The sight of a lone woman bravely manning the cannons inspired the fleeing Spanish troops and other volunteers to return and assist her. After a bloody struggle, the French gave up the assault on Zaragosa and abandoned their siege for a few short weeks before returning to fight their way into the city, house-by-house.
A remarkable scene unfolded when a lone woman bravely defended the cannons against the enemy. Her courage motivated the retreating Spanish troops and volunteers to return and assist her. The French ultimately retreated from their siege of Zaragosa after a fierce battle, only to regroup and attempt to capture the city through intense house-to-house combat.