Battle of Peterborough (1643)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Royalist retreat
strengthened Parliament's position in the East Midlands
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Royalists
Parliamentarians
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Sir_Thomas_Fairfax
gptkb:Lord_Goring
gptkbp:commemoration local historical societies
held annually by historical societies
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired local folklore
gptkbp:date 1643
gptkbp:duration one day
gptkbp:educational_programs taught in schools as part of English history
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Newbury
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied by military historians
gptkbp:historical_context part of the larger conflict between Royalists and Parliamentarians
set against the backdrop of the English Civil War.
gptkbp:historical_documentation maps and battle plans available
gptkbp:historical_event increased Parliamentarian morale
gptkbp:historical_figures local militia units
gptkbp:historical_interpretation varied among historians
gptkbp:historical_records documented in various military archives
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated effectiveness of Parliamentarian forces
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Peterborough (1643)
gptkbp:impact increased recruitment for Parliament
gptkbp:involved_forces approximately 5,000
gptkbp:legacy remembered as a key battle in the English Civil War
gptkbp:location gptkb:Peterborough
gptkbp:military_leadership emphasized importance of local knowledge
gptkbp:military_outcome Parliament gained control of the region
gptkbp:military_strategy defensive positions
gptkbp:military_technology use of cavalry charges
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Naseby
gptkb:Battle_of_Marston_Moor
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Sir_William_Waller
gptkb:Sir_John_Gell
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Civil_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Gainsborough
gptkbp:primary_source historical books and articles
letters and reports from commanders
gptkbp:result Parliamentary victory
gptkbp:significance strategic victory for Parliament
gptkbp:strategic_goals disrupt Royalist supply lines
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of Peterborough
gptkbp:tactics flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:terrain open fields
gptkbp:type land battle
gptkbp:weather_conditions clear skies
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:City_of_Peterborough
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6