Does anyone have a figure for the strength of Napoleon's forces at the beginning of January 1813? Oman does not have it. I estimate it was about 300,000 before he began to withdraw troops for his army in Central Europe.
Thanks to iq.brooks and Jack Gill I was able to find the information. Based on the monthly situation reports from the various commands that IQ and Jack provided, the strength was:
Thanks to iq.brooks and Jack Gill I was able to find the information. Based on the monthly situation reports from the various commands that IQ and Jack provided, the strength was:
Bayonne Reserve: 6466
3rd Government: 1763
4th Government: 2673
5th Government: 4023
Army of Portugal: 47982
Army of the North: 23949
Army of Catalonia: 33360
Army of Aragon 1 January 1813: 34880
Army of the South (16 January 1813): 36097
Army of the Centre (16 December 1812): 18139
Total: 209332
IQ:
They are very helpful!
Thanks!
Bob
Others from Nafziger's OoB:
From Nafziger's OoBs - obviously not the complete picture but hope it helps. Ian