ABSTRACT
A S SOULT MADE his preparatory moves, Wellington, still sure that a French attack would come, nevertheless believed that the French main effort would directed towards relieving San Sebastian. Soult's deception measures on the Bidassoa were well thought out in this respect, fuelling as they did this strongly-held opinion:
Thus Wellington felt no compunction in ordering the storming of San Sebastian to proceed. Like Soult's attack, this was due to take place on 24 July and was also put off until 25 July.
