Battle of the Bidassoa
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The Battle of the Bidasoa was fought on 7 October 1813. The Allied army of Arthur Wellesley, Marquess of Wellington wrested a foothold on French soil from General Jean-de-Dieu Soult's army. The Allied
Engraving of the battle by Thomas Sutherland
Marshal Jean-de-Dieu Soult
The Guards entering France, 7th Oct. 1813 by Robert Batty.
La Rhune, where the French repelled a Spanish attack.
Battle of Bayonne
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The Battle of Bayonne, the last major battle of the Peninsular War, ensued when the French garrison of Bayonne led by General of Division Pierre Thouvenot launched a sortie against a besieging force o
Engraving of the battle by Thomas Sutherland
The bridge of boats across the Adour.
The lugger Corentin is a replica chasse-marée.
John Hope