The time a French force invaded Wales during the War of the First Coalition

History · Published 8 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Discover the forgotten story of the last invasion of Britain, when a French force led by an American commander landed at Fishguard in 1797.

This video explores a specific episode from the War of the First Coalition, a period of significant international conflict. It details the 1797 landing of a French force in Wales, an event that remains a vital piece of British history that deserves to be remembered.

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