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The last Invasion of Britain begins near Fishguard, Wales.

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Battle of Fishguard

Part of the War of the First Coalition (1797)

The Battle of Fishguard was a military invasion of Great Britain by Revolutionary France during the War of the First Coalition. The brief campaign, on 22–24 February 1797, is the most recent landing on British soil by a hostile foreign force, and thus is often referred to as the…
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Fishguard

Town in Pembrokeshire, Wales

Fishguard is a coastal town in Pembrokeshire, Wales, with a population of 3,400 as of the 2021 census. Modern Fishguard consists of two parts, Lower Fishguard and the "Main Town". Fishguard and Goodwick are twin towns with a joint Town Council.
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February 22

Day of the year

February 22 is the 53rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 312 days remain until the end of the year.
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