Historical Background
On November 29, 1808, during the retreat of the Spanish Army of the Centre following the defeat at Tudela, General Francisco Javier Venegas was tasked with delaying the French advance to allow the main body of the Spanish army to continue its retreat inland. Venegas established a defensive position at Bubierca, in the valley of the Jalón River.
The Spanish forces, numbering just over 3,100 men, consisted mainly of infantry, with around 600 cavalry. Venegas decided to leave most of the artillery behind because the terrain made its movement difficult and could slow the retreat.
The French division commanded by General David-Maurice-Joseph Mathieu de La Redorte, with around 8,000 men, advanced against the Spanish position. The attack began on the Spanish left flank and progressively forced the defenders back. When the position became untenable, the Spanish troops began their retreat. The Spanish cavalry played an important role in covering the withdrawal.
Although the battle ended in a French tactical victory, the action allowed the main body of Castaños' army to continue its retreat..
The stage is set. The battle lines are drawn and you are in command. Can you change history?
Battle Notes
Spanish Army
• Commander: General Francisco Javier Venegas
• 5 Command Cards.
French Army
• Commander: General David-Maurice-Joseph Mathieu de La Redorte
• 5 Command Cards
• Move First 
Victory
8 Victory Banners.
Special Rules
1. Spanish Retreat
The Spanish retreat does not begin at the start of the battle. Spanish units may not voluntarily begin retreating toward the exit zone until the retreat has been activated.
The retreat is immediately activated when one of the following conditions occurs:
- France captures the Bubierca hex.
- France gains 5 Victory Banners.
From that moment onward, all Spanish units may retreat normally. For each Spanish infantry unit that exits through the marked exit zone, Spain gains 1 Victory Banner.
2. Jalón River
The river is not fordable except at the 4 marked crossing points. Crossings may be made normally and have no additional penalty.
3. Exit Zone
A Spanish unit that enters any hex in the exit zone at the top of the map is evacuated and immediately leaves the scenario.
4. Guerrilla
The Guerrilla token is active in this scenario. The scenario begins with 0 Guerrilla tokens.