This occurred in July. French invasion of the Isle of Wight - Wikipedia
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A French fleet attacks Bembridge in 1545. |
A plaque reads '
During the last invasion of this country hundreds of French troops landed on the foreshore nearby. This armed invasion was bloodily defeated and repulsed by local militia 21st July 1545.[12]' |
A 1873 illustration |
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