King's Dutch Brigade
| King's Dutch Brigade | |
|---|---|
Illustration of three soldiers of the brigade by Richard Knötel | |
| Founded | 21 October 1799 |
| Disbanded | 12 July 1802 |
| Country | Great Britain United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Infantry & Artillery |
| Size | 5,000 |
| Garrison/HQ | Isle of Wight, Lymington, Channel Islands |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Hereditary Prince of Orange |
The Dutch Brigade, unofficially known as the King's Dutch Brigade, was a brigade of the British Army raised on 21 October 1799 for service in the War of the Second Coalition. Drawing its ranks from Dutch States Army veterans and deserters from the army and navy of the Batavian Republic, including those who surrendered to the Royal Navy during the Vlieter incident, the brigade was initially garrisoned in the Isle of Wight and Lymington, Hampshire. It was stationed in Ireland in 1801 before being sent back to England and then to Jersey and Guernsey. The brigade was disbanded on 12 July 1802 under the terms of the Treaty of Amiens.