Battle of Crefeld

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Contributed to the British control of the region
gptkbp:alliance French and their allies
gptkbp:allies British and their allies
gptkbp:casualties High casualties on both sides
British casualties approximately 1,000
French casualties approximately 3,000
gptkbp:combat_role Crefeld
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:French_Army
gptkbp:commander gptkb:William_Augustus,_Duke_of_Cumberland
gptkb:Marquis_de_Contades
gptkbp:commemorated_by Military history studies
gptkbp:date June 23, 1758
gptkbp:depicted_in Historical paintings
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Minden
gptkbp:has_ability Challenging terrain
gptkbp:historical_analysis Analyzed in military history literature
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger conflict between Britain and France
Context of the Seven Years' War
gptkbp:historical_documentation Chronicled by historians
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced future military engagements in Europe
gptkbp:historical_records Documented in military archives
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked a turning point in the war
Significant battle in European history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Crefeld
gptkbp:location gptkb:Crefeld,_Germany
gptkbp:military_engagement Engagement between British and French forces
gptkbp:military_leadership Duke of Cumberland's leadership
gptkbp:military_outcome Decisive victory for the British
Victory for the British forces.
gptkbp:military_strategy Concentration of forces
Use of infantry formations
Well-coordinated attack
gptkbp:military_technology Use of artillery
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Rossbach
gptkb:Battle_of_Zorndorf
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Duke_of_Cumberland
gptkb:Marquis_de_Contades
gptkbp:outcome Strengthened British position in Europe
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Seven_Years'_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Krefeld
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic victory for the British
gptkbp:strategic_goals Shift in power dynamics
Defeat French forces
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the Rhine River
gptkbp:strength Rapid troop movements
gptkbp:tactics_used Flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:terrain Open fields
gptkbp:weather_conditions Clear skies
gptkbp:year_created 1758
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Marquess_of_Granby
gptkb:George_II_of_Great_Britain
gptkb:General_von_Seydlitz
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5