Battle of Morlaix
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The Battle of Morlaix was a 1342 engagement in the Hundred Years’ War era where English forces clashed with Franco-Breton troops in Brittany, notable for its use of defensive tactics and its impact on the regional balance of power.
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| Battle of Morlaix canonical | 2 |
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Target entity: Battle of Morlaix Context triple: [War of the Breton Succession, notableBattle, Battle of Morlaix]
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Battle of Orfordness
The Battle of Orfordness, also known as the St James's Day Battle, was a major naval engagement of the Second Anglo-Dutch War fought in 1666 between the English and Dutch fleets off the east coast of England.
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Battle of Formigny
The Battle of Formigny was a decisive 1450 engagement in Normandy in which French forces defeated the English, helping to end English dominance in northern France during the closing phase of the Hundred Years' War.
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Battle of Fishguard
The Battle of Fishguard was a brief 1797 military engagement in Wales in which local forces repelled a small French invasion, often remembered as the last armed invasion of mainland Britain.
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Battle of Taillebourg
The Battle of Taillebourg was a decisive 1242 clash in southwestern France in which King Louis IX’s forces defeated those of Henry III of England, helping to secure Capetian control over much of France.
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Battle of Verneuil
The Battle of Verneuil was a major 1424 engagement of the Hundred Years' War in northern France, where English forces won a decisive victory over a combined French-Scottish army.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Battle of Morlaix Target entity description: The Battle of Morlaix was a 1342 engagement in the Hundred Years’ War era where English forces clashed with Franco-Breton troops in Brittany, notable for its use of defensive tactics and its impact on the regional balance of power.
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A.
Battle of Orfordness
The Battle of Orfordness, also known as the St James's Day Battle, was a major naval engagement of the Second Anglo-Dutch War fought in 1666 between the English and Dutch fleets off the east coast of England.
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B.
Battle of Formigny
The Battle of Formigny was a decisive 1450 engagement in Normandy in which French forces defeated the English, helping to end English dominance in northern France during the closing phase of the Hundred Years' War.
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C.
Battle of Fishguard
The Battle of Fishguard was a brief 1797 military engagement in Wales in which local forces repelled a small French invasion, often remembered as the last armed invasion of mainland Britain.
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D.
Battle of Taillebourg
The Battle of Taillebourg was a decisive 1242 clash in southwestern France in which King Louis IX’s forces defeated those of Henry III of England, helping to secure Capetian control over much of France.
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E.
Battle of Verneuil
The Battle of Verneuil was a major 1424 engagement of the Hundred Years' War in northern France, where English forces won a decisive victory over a combined French-Scottish army.
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Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
battle
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military engagement ⓘ |
| aim |
to secure English influence in Brittany
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to support the Montfortist claim to the Duchy of Brittany ⓘ |
| belligerent |
Duchy of Brittany (Montfortist faction)
NERFINISHED
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Franco-Breton forces ⓘ Kingdom of England ⓘ Kingdom of France ⓘ |
| casualties |
heavy on Franco-Breton side
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lighter on English side ⓘ |
| category |
14th-century battles
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Battles involving England ⓘ Battles involving France ⓘ Battles of the Hundred Years' War ⓘ |
| combatantType | feudal armies ⓘ |
| commander |
Charles of Blois
NERFINISHED
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John of Montfort NERFINISHED ⓘ Sir Thomas Dagworth NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conflict | Hundred Years' War NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| consequence |
strengthened English position in Brittany
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weakened Franco-Breton forces loyal to Charles of Blois ⓘ |
| country | France ⓘ |
| date | 30 September 1342 ⓘ |
| followedBy | Siege of La Roche-Derrien NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalEra | Hundred Years' War era NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | Middle Ages NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| location |
Brittany
NERFINISHED
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Kingdom of France NERFINISHED ⓘ Morlaix NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
demonstration of English tactical methods early in the Hundred Years' War
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effective English defensive position ⓘ impact on regional balance of power in Brittany ⓘ |
| opponentAim | to restore French and Blois control over Brittany ⓘ |
| outcome | tactical English success ⓘ |
| partOf | War of the Breton Succession NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| precededBy | Battle of Brest (1342) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Battle of Crécy
NERFINISHED
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Battle of La Roche-Derrien NERFINISHED ⓘ War of the Breton Succession succession dispute ⓘ |
| result | English victory ⓘ |
| tacticUsed |
combined arms of archers and men-at-arms
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defensive tactics ⓘ use of concealed pits and obstacles ⓘ use of field fortifications ⓘ |
| theater | Brittany campaign of the Hundred Years' War NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| weaponUsed | longbow ⓘ |
| year | 1342 ⓘ |
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Subject: Battle of Morlaix Description of subject: The Battle of Morlaix was a 1342 engagement in the Hundred Years’ War era where English forces clashed with Franco-Breton troops in Brittany, notable for its use of defensive tactics and its impact on the regional balance of power.
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