Carnage at Bussaco

Just goes to show what the power of position and maneuver, coupled with recognition of what the enemy would likely do can enable a commander to win in difficult circumstances.
This happened to the French quite a bit, as they grew accustomed to winning through weight of numbers and a strong corps of veterans.

When I was in Spain I saw a number of sites - Artillery school in Segovia, Madrid civil war sites, and some outposts (FOBS) way south of Madrid to guard against the Moors attacking from the south. One thing I noticed - most cities where built on high ground on horseshoe bends on rivers and had serious fortifications. The use of natural geography was very well done and created some very hostile choke points. Wellington was very smart in position his troops on the west side of the ridge - this created problems for Masséna as the British troops were our of sight and out of range - he had no idea of what he was up against. As well Wellington was only there to slow the advance of the French troops.

This was a major operation! Great share!