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French Landing at Bonchurch
- When
- July 1545
- Where
- Bonchurch, Isle of Wight
- Part of
- Battle of Bonchurch
French troops landed at Bonchurch to provoke English naval action.
As part of the French invasion of the Isle of Wight, approximately 500 regular soldiers landed at Bonchurch. This action was intended to cause damage and force English ships to leave their defensive positions. The landing was one of several made along the coast, including at Sandown and Bembridge.
Sources
- Battle of Bonchurch Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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