Battle of Crecy

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthened English position in France
establishment of English control over northern France
gptkbp:armament gptkb:sports_event
longbow
gptkbp:belligerent gptkb:Kingdom_of_France
gptkb:Kingdom_of_England
gptkbp:casualties English casualties estimated at 200
French casualties estimated at 10,000
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Edward_III_of_England
gptkb:Philip_VI_of_France
Edward III's leadership praised
gptkbp:conflict Established English dominance in early Hundred Years' War
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
Inspiration for later military strategies
gptkbp:cultural_references Referenced in various historical texts
gptkbp:date August 26, 1346
gptkbp:depicted_in Films and documentaries
Various historical paintings
gptkbp:famous_for Decisive use of archers
decisive use of archers
early use of cannons
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Poitiers
gptkbp:fought_in open fields
August 26, 1346
Crecy-en-Ponthieu
English and French forces
gptkbp:historical_analysis Analyzed for its military strategies
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger conflict between England and France
gptkbp:historical_documentation gptkb:Chronicled_by_Froissart
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced future battles in the Hundred Years' War
Shifted power dynamics in medieval Europe
shifted military tactics in Europe
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked the rise of English military power
Demonstrated effectiveness of infantry over cavalry
marked the beginning of the English dominance in the Hundred Years' War
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:The_Book_of_the_City_of_Ladies
gptkb:Chronicles_of_Froissart
The History of the Hundred Years' War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Crecy
gptkbp:influenced_by weather conditions
Political tensions in Europe
political tensions in France
Previous battles in the Hundred Years' War
economic factors in England
social changes in medieval Europe
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:French_knights
gptkb:organization
English longbowmen
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in historical reenactments
monuments in France
Literature and historical accounts
memorials in England
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Edward_III
gptkb:Philip_VI
gptkbp:legacy Studied in military academies
Considered a turning point in medieval warfare
influenced future battles in the Hundred Years' War
considered a turning point in medieval warfare
gptkbp:located_in Near the Somme River
gptkbp:location gptkb:Crecy-en-Ponthieu,_France
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Agincourt
gptkb:Battle_of_Poitiers
gptkbp:notable_feature Use of the English longbow
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:John_of_Luxembourg
gptkb:Henry_of_Grosmont
gptkb:Edward,_the_Black_Prince
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Jean_Bureau
gptkb:Edward,_the_Black_Prince
gptkbp:outcome Decisive English victory
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Hundred_Years'_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Siege_of_Calais
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Najera
gptkb:Battle_of_Agincourt
gptkbp:result English victory
gptkbp:significance demonstrated effectiveness of longbow
First major battle of the Hundred Years' War
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of northern France
boosted English morale
weakened French nobility
gptkbp:tactics flanking maneuvers
Defensive positions
Use of terrain to advantage
Longbowmen
Cavalry charge
use of defensive positions
Positioning of archers
gptkbp:technology gptkb:fortification
siege warfare
military engineering
Military technology of the time
gptkbp:type land battle
gptkbp:weather_conditions Rainy and muddy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Henry_VIII_of_Lorraine
gptkb:Broadsword
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6