FLIGHT OF THE EAGLE



DECEMBER 1807 FRENCH TURN

Napoleon enters Paris to a subdued welcome. Soult leaves Spain and arrives in Toulouse. He takes command of the troops hastily raised to contest the English landing at Bayonne.




NOVEMBER 1807 ALLIED TURN

English troops continue to arrive at Bayonne, reaching 35,000 by the end of the month.

Encouraged by French gold and promises of territory, Turkey declares war on Russia.