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22nd February 1797: The last invasion of Britain takes place, leading to the Battle of Fishguard

22nd February 2018
Tagged as: Alcohol, Britain, Fishguard, France, Invasion, Napoleon, Wales, War, War of the First Coalition

The last invasion of Britain by a hostile foreign force began when French troops under the command of the Irish-American Colonel William Tate landed near the Welsh town of Fishguard.

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22nd February 1797: The last invasion of Britain takes place, leading to the Battle of Fishguard

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