Battle of Fishguard
1797 · Event
The last invasion of Britain: 1,400 French troops land in Pembrokeshire and surrender within two days — legend credits Welsh women in red cloaks.
On these timelines: Wales, Napoleonic Wars, France, United Kingdom (combined), Master
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