Why 40,000 Redcoats Failed: The Walcheren Catastrophe Explained
Автор: British War History
Загружено: 2026-01-03
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In 1809, Britain launched its largest-ever invasion force to crush Napoleon. But they didn't account for an invisible enemy. Discover the tragic story of the Walcheren Expedition.
The Walcheren Expedition was meant to be the decisive blow that ended the War of the Fifth Coalition. With 40,000 men and over 600 ships, it was a "Grand Expedition" designed to seize Antwerp and destroy the French fleet. Instead, it became one of the greatest disasters in British military history—not due to French cannons, but due to the "English Sickness."
In this documentary, we unpack the strategic hubris, logistical collapse, and the horrific "Walcheren Fever" (a deadly mix of malaria and typhus) that decimated the ranks. From the lethargic command of Lord Chatham to the squalor of the fever hospitals, we explore how nature defeated the Redcoats and how this forgotten catastrophe shaped the future of the British Army under Wellington.
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