William of Orange III and his Dutch army land in Brixham, 1688, Jan Hoynck van Papendrecht, between 1885 and 1933

After 10 years of peace the dutch republic and france were again at war. To prevent a much feared anglo-french alliance(as had existed in 1672) the dutch states general send william of orange to invade and take control of the british kingdoms. This event would be known to history as the glorious revolution. Date: between 1885 and 1933.