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Napoleonic / 1809 / Flushing
British forces under Lord Chatham attack the French garrison at Flushing during the Walcheren Expedition. Flushing is taken on 15 August 1809
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1809 Attack Chatham Flushing Forces Garrison Napoleonic Walcheren Wars
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August 15, 1809: The British Forces under the Command of Lord Chatham Attack and Take Flushing from the French During the Walcheren Expedition This historic print captures the pivotal moment of the British forces, led by Lord Chatham, storming the French garrison at Flushing on August 15, 1809. The Walcheren Expedition, a major military campaign during the Napoleonic Wars, was launched by the British with the objective of capturing the Dutch ports of Flushing and Antwerp, which were believed to be supplying the French army with much-needed resources. The attack on Flushing was a significant turning point in the Walcheren Expedition. The British forces, numbering around 20,000, had been besieging the town for several weeks, but the French, with a garrison of only 3,000, had put up a fierce resistance. The print depicts the moment when the British forces, having breached the town's defenses, charge forward into the heart of the French position. Despite the initial success of the attack, the Walcheren Expedition ultimately proved to be a costly failure for the British. The campaign was marred by disease, poor planning, and logistical problems, and the British forces suffered heavy losses. The French, however, were forced to abandon Flushing and Antwerp, and the campaign is considered a strategic victory for the British. This print provides a vivid and dramatic depiction of the attack on Flushing, offering a glimpse into the intense and often brutal realities of war during the Napoleonic era. The image captures the determination and courage of the soldiers involved, as well as the chaos and confusion of the battlefield. It is a powerful reminder of the significant role that Flushing and the Walcheren Expedition played in the larger narrative of the Napoleonic Wars.
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