Battle of Sluys

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:marine
gptkbp:casualties heavy French losses
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Kingdom_of_England
gptkb:Kingdom_of_France
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Béhuchet
gptkb:Hugues_Quiéret
gptkb:Edward_III_of_England
gptkbp:date 24 June 1340
gptkbp:location near Sluys, Flanders
gptkbp:notableEvent many French ships captured or destroyed
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Hundred_Years'_War
gptkbp:prequel English land campaigns in France
gptkbp:result English victory
gptkbp:shipsEngaged about 120-150 English ships
about 200 French ships
gptkbp:significance gave England control of the English Channel
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Edward_III_of_England
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Sluys