Abercromby's attack became disorganized and he suffered the worst British defeat of the war, with over 2,000 killed.

His surrender at Yorktown in 1781 marked the final British defeat.

Also the island is famous for Joshua Thomas who predicted the British defeat in the war of 1812.

"Flashman" is based on a devastating British defeat during one of their wars in Afghanistan.

This is the first British naval defeat of the war.

The result was a heavy British defeat.

How will the British defeat this invisible force?

This had a direct impact on the overall battle, leading to the British defeat.

Still, the latter comes under scrutiny for mistakes that may have led directly to the British defeat.

This deployment has been questioned and cited as a possible cause for the British defeat, an issue the movie sidesteps.