In the early hours of 2nd
February 1812, the French forces under Marechal Andrea Massena launched their
attack into the Spanish Peninsula.
The 6th
Infantry Corps and the 2nd Guard Corps lead the right flank. On the
following day, these troops attacked Wellingtons forces in and around St Jean
de Jun.
Meanwhile the 7th
and 9th Infantry Corps attacked from their positions and on the 3rd
engaged a British and Spanish force at Figuera.
Prince Eugene exceeding
his original orders, has started operations against the Austrians in Northern
Italy. Hopefully his chief of staff and close advisors can address his
premature actions.
