Wellington orders his army to cross river Douro west of Valladolid

16 July 1813

British

Wellington orders a show of force to drive the French out of Valladolid

4^th corps approach Valladolid on the north bank of the river Douro

3^rd corps move up Valladolid on the south bank

4^th corps approach Valladolid

French

Soult is unimpressed.

7^th corps orders to hold the city at all costs

6^th corps ordered to Duenas to protect the Leon road.