Siege of badajoz

 

Starting a small napoleonic mini-campaign about Wellington's invasion of Spain in 1812, to kick the frenchies out. First scenario is the siege of Badajoz, a fortress well defended by the imperials under Armand Philippon

First weeks of the siege are spent digging the approaches to the fortress

And soon the first parallel is opened

The french concentrate their cannon on the british troops causing some loss

But soon the mines reach the walls

And open several breaches

The redcoats open yet another parallel and pour a lively fire on Badajoz

The first assault on the bastion is repulsed however

But then the french surprisingly retreat inside the city

Yet another breach is opened by cannonfire

And then the brits launch an all out assault on the unmanned bastions

Lightly defended by some cannon crews, the ramparts are conquered

A french attempt to retake them fails

And the fortress is taken by the brits in the last turn of the siege