Walcheren

Proper noun

Meaning

Walcheren

A former island in Zeeland province, Netherlands.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

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

Close letter words and terms

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