During the War of the Spanish Succession, James Francis Stuart attempted this action but was thwarted by Admiral Sir George Byng.
During the War of the Spanish Succession, James Francis Stuart attempted this action but was thwarted by Admiral Sir George Byng. After one of these events, Edward II was forced to abdicate and Isabella installed her lover Roger Mortimer as regent. After the initiation of this action at Torbay, James II abdicated in favour of William of Orange. Julius Caesar successfully accomplished this at Kent though land was not gained until its second instance in 43 CE. The most recent attempt at this failed after the RAF maintained air superiority and Hitler cancelled Operation Sea Lion in World War II. For 10 points, name this military action that involves forcibly crossing a certain Channel.
During the War of the Spanish Succession, James Francis Stuart attempted this action but was thwarted by Admiral Sir George Byng.
invasions of England [or invasions of Great Britain; accept failed or attempted invasions of England before "Edward"; prompt on conflict with England; prompt on war with England] 