Proper noun
Walcheren
A former island in Zeeland province, Netherlands.
After British troops invaded Walcheren in 1809, Napoleon was fed up with his hesitant brother and decided to make Holland an integral part of France. Source: Internet
Flowing south of Walcheren Island is the estuary of the River Scheldt that leads to the huge, deep-water port of Antwerp, Belgium. Source: Internet
The German sea commandant of South Holland wrote, “If this is not set right by energetic leadership, I foresee a black future for the defense of Walcheren.” Source: Internet
Other battle honours include Walcheren 1809. Source: Internet