Both died during the French assault of the barracks, as the rebels were reduced by vastly superior numbers.

Poor coordination or rough terrain led to bungled French assaults.

Several times the French assault was thrown back.

On 9 May after another fierce bombardment, the final French assault was made.

After this distraction, the reinforced right wing would deliver the main French assault.

The battle began with a French assault on the suburbs.

The main French assault on the Austrian center was stalled by the superior numbers.

The French assault began on 18 May and met with tremendous resistance.

At 8:45 the first French assault was decisively beaten.

By now, Spain was so weak that it could put up very little resistance to the French assault.