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British Policy and Holland Expedition Debate in Parliament
In a lengthy House of Commons exchange, ministers defend the Holland expedition as necessary to rescue the United Provinces from France, protect British interests, and divert French forces. They argue success in navy and troop returns offset setbacks, repudiating calls for enquiry while praising Sir Ralph Abercromby's leadership and the armistice as honorable. The discussion cites Cecil and Elizabethan policy, the Dutch fleet’s value, costs, and the broader aims of safeguarding Britain and its allies in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Rutia
Rufsian
French Republic
France
Holland
United Provinces
Ireland
Italy
Switzerland
Rhine
Dutch Republic
Hodkind
Dean
Tcaree
England
Prussia
Great Britain
House of Bourbon
Russia
Lord Cecil
Netherlands
Spain
Elizabeth
William
Brunswick
Charles II
Anne
France 5
Helland
Coatis
Esex
Sussex
Tolland
Nova
Tortona
Ceni
Swabia
Maflena
Marlena
Novi
Philipsburg
Admiral Storey
Tantner
Stadthalde
Genera Abercrombie
Mediterranean
Dundas
Duke of York
Brune
Sheridan
R.abercromby
Eielder
Helder
Ralph Abercromby
Admiral Mitchel
Ife
Hadi
North Holla
Waal
the Helder
Tam Rrich
Herman
Lieffen
Bergen
Ralph
Lhor
Amsterdam
North Holland
Jeré
Sta
Pulteney, Moore
Volland
Petoning Demsenent
Brook Watson
Commissary Mott
Ordnance Department
D&c
North Seas