Siege of Berwick (1558)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Siege_warfare
gptkbp:after_action_report Detailed accounts exist
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthening of English control in the region
gptkbp:casualties High on both sides
gptkbp:commander Sir William Drury
gptkbp:commemorated_by gptkb:Documentaries
Educational programs
Historical reenactments
Local history books
Museums in Berwick-upon-Tweed
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influence on literature and folklore
gptkbp:date 1558
gptkbp:defense gptkb:English_forces
Scottish commander
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Increased tensions between England and Scotland
gptkbp:duration several months
gptkbp:followed_by Siege of Berwick (1560)
gptkbp:historical_context Rivalry between England and Scotland
gptkbp:historical_period Mid-16th century
gptkbp:historical_significance Part of the larger conflict between England and Scotland
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Siege of Berwick (1558)
gptkbp:influenced_by Religious conflicts
Political tensions in Europe
gptkbp:involved artillery bombardment
naval support
gptkbp:legacy Impact on future Anglo-Scottish relations
gptkbp:location gptkb:Berwick-upon-Tweed
gptkbp:logistics Supply lines were crucial
gptkbp:military_outcome Strengthened English presence in Scotland
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:Siege_warfare
gptkbp:military_technology Use of cannons
gptkbp:notable_figures Sir William Drury
Scottish commanders
gptkbp:outcome Scottish retreat
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Anglo-Scottish_Wars
gptkbp:preceded_by Siege of Berwick (1557)
gptkbp:primary_source Historical analyses
Letters and military records
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Pinkie_Cleugh
gptkbp:result English victory
gptkbp:significance control of Berwick-upon-Tweed
gptkbp:strategic_importance Border control
gptkbp:tactics Scottish garrison
gptkbp:tactics_used Blockade
Assaults on fortifications
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Berwick_Castle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7