As the first batch of the invasion forces neared the coastline of the Romney Marsh, the more fiercer the British defenses became. The air was filled with the thunderous roar of cannon fire. The British defenders, realizing the imminent threat of the invading force, were unleashing a relentless barrage of artillery fire upon the approaching ships.
Yet most of the heavy cannons of the British were already neutralized thanks to the precise fire of the 155mm howitzer mounted on the paddle steamers. Still, Napoleon knew their forces couldn't go complacent as the British were going to do everything in their power to prevent them from landing.
