Episode 2 of 4
Landing on Walcheren
- When
- 30 July 1809
- Where
- Walcheren
A British expeditionary force of 39,000 men landed on Walcheren on 30 July 1809 to assist Austrians and attack the French Navy fleet moored at Flushing.
The force crossed the North Sea and landed at Walcheren. The expedition intended to capture Flushing and Antwerp to enable British ships to traverse the Scheldt River. The British decided to seal the estuary to prevent Antwerp being used as a base.
Sources
- Walcheren Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
- Walcheren Campaign Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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