Historical Events tagged with "reservists"
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Military & Warfare
French Invasion of Fishguard and Its Defeat
February 21st, 1797 228 years ago
A force of 1,400 French soldiers attempted to invade Britain at Fishguard, seeking to support the Society of United Irishmen. They were met by a contingent of 500 British reservists. The French, despite their numerical superiority, were unable to secure a victory and ultimately retreated, marking a significant interaction between France and Britain during this turbulent period.
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