4th Kings Own Regiment of Foot - San Sebastian 1813 Size:A3 The fighting was very fierce

The fighting was very fierce and whilst under heavy attack to the front and flanks French cavalry was thrown at the 28th's rear

and throughout his school life he had to report himself on muster day to the military authorities

The 28th Foot

’ but their un-Buckish appearance abroad procured for them the appellation of the ‘Peasants

From a delightful watercolour study by Sue Ford

4th Kings Own Regiment of Foot - San Sebastian 1813 Size:A3 The fighting was very fierceAn Officer and Private of the 4th Kings Own Regiment of Foot Seige of San Sebastian 1813 The last strongholds of the French in Spain were Pamplona and San Sebastian, and it was decided to deal with these before moving into France. An assault on 25th July had failed so another attempt was made on 22nd August on the arrival of an efficient battering train and a unit of sappers and miners. On the 31st August, after a bombardment, the 5th Division were