On February 22, 1797, during the French Revolutionary Wars, the “Battle of Fishguard” began—the last time a hostile foreign force landed on mainland British soil. Led by Colonel William Tate, the French “Black Legion” hoped to destabilize the UK but were met with a ragtag group of Welsh militia and defiant locals. Between the lack of French discipline and the legendary bravery of local heroines like Jemima Nicholas, the invasion lasted less than 48 hours. This video explores the strange and gritty reality of the last time Britain’s borders were breached by force.
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