Bayonne and Toulouse 1813–14

Wellington invades France

Colonel Nick Lipscombe, Peter Dennis (Illustrator)

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English

Osprey
20 March 2014

History; European history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Napoleonic Wars; War & defence operations

Series: Campaign

The news of Wellington’s momentous victory at Vitoria on 21 June 1813 reached London in early July. Celebration spawned an expectation of a rapid conclusion to events in the Peninsula. His Majesty’s Government gave authority for Wellington to invade France and made noises and plans for the redeployment of the Peninsular Army in support of Russia and Prussia. Wellington, however, did not see things in quite the same way. His army was worn out and there remained sizeable French forces in Spain, so what followed had to be a carefully thought out and planned campaign. The invasion itself commenced with the daring Allied crossing of the Bidassoa estuary in early October 1813 and was followed by an operational pause prior to the Battle of Nivelle in November. The subsequent operations, which commenced early in 1814, provided the aftermath to the invasion and the conclusion to the Peninsular War. These actions focus primarily on the investment of Bayonne and the pursuit of Soult’s army east, and include the battles and engagements at Garris, Orthez, Aire, Tarbes and the final showdown at Toulouse in April 1814.

By: Colonel Nick Lipscombe
Illustrated by: Peter Dennis (Illustrator)
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 266
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 360g
ISBN: 9781472802774
ISBN 10: 1472802772
Series: Campaign
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 20 March 2014
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Origins of the campaign /Chronology /Opposing commanders /Opposing armies /Orders of battle /Opposing plans /The campaign /Aftermath /The battlefields today /Further reading /Index

Colonel Nick Lipscombe was born in 1958 in Angers, France. He has a degree in business studies and an MSc in defence studies. He was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1980. During his thirty years in the British Army he has seen considerable operational service with the British and American armies, as well as with NATO and the UN.He was awarded the US Bronze Star in 2006. A keen interest in military history followed his academic studies at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst concentrating on the Napoleonic era and the Peninsular War in particular. He is Chairman of Peninsular War 200, the UK official organisation for the commemoration of the bicentenary of the Peninsular War. He speaks German and Spanish, currently works in Portugal and lives in Spain. Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

Reviews for Bayonne and Toulouse 1813–14: Wellington invades France

Military buffs who specialize in the Napoleonic Wars should find fascinating reading in Bayonne and Toulouse 1813-14: Wellington Invades France. This 96-page paperback profiles the commanders and opposing armies throughout the campaign as Wellington's forces battled and pursued French Marshal Nicolas Jean-de-Dieu Soult and his men. This well-done chronicle of Wellington's ultimately successful campaign is richly illustrated by artwork created by Peter Dennis, maps, paintings and photos. --Toy Soldier & Model Figure