Statements (137)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased French influence in the Low Countries
boosted morale of French troops increased French confidence in the war led to the capture of Tournai |
| gptkbp:casualties |
included many officers
approximately 15,000 (Allied) approximately 7,000 (French) included many soldiers from various nations approximately 7,000 for France approximately 8,000 for Great Britain approximately 7,000 French casualties approximately 8,000 British and Allied casualties |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Austria
gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Prussia gptkb:tree |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Duke
gptkb:Duke_of_Cumberland gptkb:Maurice_of_Saxe gptkb:Maurice_de_Saxe gptkb:Lord_Hay arrived during the battle included infantry, cavalry, and artillery |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
depicted in films
inspired artworks influenced music compositions |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
referenced in various media
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| gptkbp:date |
30 April 1745
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
in paintings and artworks
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
the use of artillery
the phrase ' La Garde recule!' (The Guard recoils!) the decisive nature of the battle the deployment of the French cavalry the phrase ' La Gloire' used by French troops the role of the Irish Brigade the strategic use of terrain |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
open fields
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| gptkbp:has_ability |
approximately 50,000 French troops
approximately 40,000 (Allied) approximately 50,000 (French) approximately 40,000 British and Allied troops |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
featured in documentaries
discussed in academic papers examined in military studies studied for its tactics and outcomes |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
involved multiple European powers
showcased the impact of leadership on battle outcomes highlighted the role of logistics in military success demonstrated the importance of alliances in warfare influenced colonial conflicts part of the larger conflict between France and Britain part of the larger conflict of the War of the Austrian Succession exemplified the use of combined arms in warfare illustrated the challenges of 18th-century warfare marked a turning point in French military strategy reflected the rivalry between France and Britain part of the larger conflict over European power dynamics |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
document the events of the battle
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| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:King_George_II_of_Great_Britain
gptkb:Prince_William,_Duke_of_Cumberland gptkb:Louis_XV_of_France gptkb:Marshal_de_Saxe |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
shifted power dynamics in Europe
shifted balance of power in Europe |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
one of the major battles of the 18th century
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Fontenoy
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| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent battles in the War of the Austrian Succession
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| gptkbp:inspired |
literature and poetry
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| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:French_Guards
gptkb:Royal_Scots British infantry regiments |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:archaeological_site
military memorials in military history books held to commemorate the battle various monuments in Belgium |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future military strategies
influenced future military tactics studied in military academies commemorated in French military history |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Fontenoy,_Belgium
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
offensive maneuvers
were delayed |
| gptkbp:mood |
boosted by the victory
|
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
diminished after the defeat
included British, Dutch, and Austrian troops |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Dettingen
gptkb:Battle_of_Lauffeldt gptkb:Battle_of_Rocoux |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
the British infantry's advance
the French counterattack |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:War_of_the_Austrian_Succession
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
contemporary accounts
military reports letters from participants |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Siege_of_Tournai
gptkb:Battle_of_Dettingen gptkb:Battle_of_Minden gptkb:Battle_of_Lauffeldt gptkb:Battle_of_Rocoux |
| gptkbp:result |
French victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
demonstrated French military strength
part of the War of the Austrian Succession demonstrated the effectiveness of French infantry tactics |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
impact on subsequent battles
control of the region control of the Austrian Netherlands solidified French dominance in the region. |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:cavalry_charges
flanking maneuvers defensive positions infantry formations direct assaults cannon fire cavalry charge use of artillery infantry assault |
| gptkbp:technology |
gptkb:military_unit
cavalry units musketry |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
rainy and muddy
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Wars_of_the_Habsburg_Succession
gptkb:King_George_II_of_Great_Britain gptkb:Carolingian_dynasty gptkb:War_of_the_Austrian_Succession gptkb:Marquess_of_Granby gptkb:Battle_of_Dettingen gptkb:King_George_II gptkb:George_II gptkb:Frankish_Empire gptkb:Charles_the_Bald gptkb:the_War_of_the_Austrian_Succession gptkb:Austrian_Succession_War gptkb:The_War_of_the_Austrian_Succession gptkb:Frederick_William,_Duke_of_Cumberland |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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