Battle of Quiberon Bay

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkbp:aftermath British control of the seas
French naval power diminished
gptkbp:british_flagship gptkb:Royal_George
gptkbp:casualties British: 300
French: 3,000
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:France
gptkb:Great_Britain
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Edward_Hawke
gptkb:Abraham_Duquesne
gptkbp:commemoration memorials and historical studies
conducted by various groups
gptkbp:cultural_references depicted in literature and art
gptkbp:date 20 November 1759
gptkbp:duration approximately 3 hours
gptkbp:educational_value taught in military history courses
gptkbp:fleet_size 21 ships
23 ships
gptkbp:fought_against British Royal Navy and French Navy
gptkbp:french_flagship Héros
gptkbp:french_naval_doctrine focused on aggressive tactics
gptkbp:french_naval_tactics attempted to break British lines
gptkbp:historical_analysis considered a turning point
gptkbp:historical_context part of the larger Seven Years' War conflict
part of the struggle for global dominance
gptkbp:historical_debate over the effectiveness of tactics used
gptkbp:historical_documentation maps and battle plans
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced future naval engagements
led to changes in naval policies
gptkbp:historical_significance marked the decline of French naval power
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Quiberon Bay
gptkbp:impact_on_colonial_territories strengthened British claims
gptkbp:international_relations affected Anglo-French relations
gptkbp:legacy influenced naval warfare strategies
gptkbp:location gptkb:Quiberon_Bay
gptkbp:military_doctrine emphasized discipline and training
gptkbp:military_engagement preceded by earlier conflicts
gptkbp:military_strategy blockade tactics
line of battle
characterized by ship-to-ship combat
focused on maintaining formation
gptkbp:modern_relevance studied for naval strategy lessons
gptkbp:narrative varied interpretations of events
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:Admiral_Edward_Hawke
gptkb:Admiral_Abraham_Duquesne
gptkbp:notable_quote from commanders involved
gptkbp:notable_ships cannon and ship design advancements
over 30 ships
considered a classic example of naval warfare.
gptkbp:outcome decisive victory for Britain
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Seven_Years'_War
gptkbp:political_impact shifted power dynamics
gptkbp:primary_source historical analyses and books
letters and reports from participants
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance secured British naval supremacy
gptkbp:strategic_goals importance of naval superiority
British dominance in the Atlantic
gptkbp:strategic_importance protection of British trade routes
gptkbp:tactics_used flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:weather_conditions stormy seas
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:French_Navy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4