The `` Spanish VI Army '' led by General José María Santocildes , by order of General Francisco Castaños , take the measures necessary for the recovery of Astorga .

During the siege , part of the Spanish troops marched Self_motion towards Salamanca to join Becoming_a_member the Allied army under Arthur Wellesley , commanded Control by General Santocildes , and contributed Assistance successfully in the campaign with the capture of Tordesillas , blocking Hindering Toro and Zamora , and occupying Valladolid .