Battle of Crécy

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Order_of_chivalry
gptkb:Henry_V
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthened English position in France
consolidation of English control in northern France
gptkbp:casualties English casualties estimated at 200
French casualties estimated at 10,000
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Kingdom_of_France
gptkb:Kingdom_of_England
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Edward_III_of_England
gptkb:Philip_VI_of_France
gptkbp:conflict feudal armies
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for literature
Studied in military academies
Referenced in films
Commemorated in monuments
Depicted in art
gptkbp:date August 26, 1346
gptkbp:exhibited_at gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:famous_for use of defensive positions
Use of the English longbow
gptkbp:first_introduced the rise of English nationalism
gptkbp:followed_by the Battle of Poitiers
gptkbp:fought_in gptkb:Somme_River
gptkb:Crécy-en-Ponthieu
gptkb:Hundred_Years'_War
medieval period
the 14th century
open fields
the medieval period
August 26, 1346 and August 27, 1346
August 26, 1346 and August 26, 1346
gptkbp:historical_context feudal warfare
Symbol of English military prowess
Prelude to the rise of English nationalism
Turning point in medieval warfare
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced future battles in the Hundred Years' War
shifted power dynamics in medieval warfare
demonstrated effectiveness of the English longbow
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:The_Book_of_the_City_of_Ladies
gptkb:Chronicles_of_Froissart
gptkb:The_Gesta_Normannorum_Ducum
The English Chronicle
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Crécy
gptkbp:influenced future English military strategies
military tactics in Europe
subsequent battles in the Hundred Years' War
gptkbp:influenced_by political tensions in Europe
gptkbp:inspired military tactics in Europe
gptkbp:is_characterized_by use of terrain to advantage
gptkbp:is_documented_in various chroniclers
gptkbp:is_featured_in use of defensive positions
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:region
gptkb:battle
gptkb:noble_family
political alliances
mercenary forces
infantry tactics
knights and infantry
archery tactics
logistics of war
strategic planning by Edward III
gptkbp:is_known_for the valor of English soldiers
gptkbp:is_part_of a series of conflicts between England and France
gptkbp:key_event the history of England
the history of France
gptkbp:led_to gptkb:siege_of_Calais
gptkbp:legacy Influenced military tactics
Contributed to the decline of chivalric warfare
Established the longbow as a dominant weapon
Highlighted the importance of infantry
Set the stage for future English victories
gptkbp:location Crécy-en-Ponthieu, France
gptkbp:notable_battle shaped future military engagements.
gptkbp:notable_event Use of terrain advantage
first major battle of the Hundred Years' War
First use of cannons in battle
Massacre of French prisoners
first use of cannons in battle
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:legend_of_the_Black_Prince
historical reenactments
commemorative events
strategic retreats
formation of alliances
influence on chivalric ideals
use of terrain
influence on future military leaders
use of fortifications
depictions in art and literature
high level of organization
high number of archers
the use of pike formations
cultural memory in England and France
impact on English national identity
psychological impact on French forces
gptkbp:notable_winners establishment of English dominance in the region
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Hundred_Years'_War
gptkbp:result English victory
gptkbp:resulted_in gptkb:region
capture of French nobles
gptkbp:significance demonstrated effectiveness of longbow
first major battle of the Hundred Years' War
the use of ranged weapons
First major battle of the Hundred Years' War
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of trade routes
Control of northern France
opened the way for English invasion of France
gptkbp:tactics Flanking maneuvers
Defensive position
Longbowmen
longbowmen
Archery formations
gptkbp:technology gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:cavalry_charges
gptkb:sports_event
Longbow
crossbows
gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for gptkb:the_Hundred_Years'_War
gptkbp:was_marked_by beginning of English dominance in the war