Siege of Douai

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Siege_warfare
gptkbp:after_action_report analyzed for military lessons
gptkbp:aftermath contributed to the eventual Treaty of Utrecht
gptkbp:allies involved multiple European powers
involved Britain, Austria, and the Dutch Republic
gptkbp:casualties significant losses on both sides
gptkbp:cultural_impact depicted in art and literature
gptkbp:date October 17, 1710
gptkbp:defending_champion gptkb:Allied_forces
gptkb:French_forces
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations negotiations during the siege
gptkbp:duration approximately 2 months
gptkbp:fortifications strong defensive walls
influenced future fortification strategies
gptkbp:french_resistance determined defense by French troops
gptkbp:geographical_feature located in the Nord department of France
gptkbp:historical_context part of larger European conflict
gptkbp:historical_debate discussions on its significance
gptkbp:historical_interpretation varied perspectives on its impact
gptkbp:historical_records documented in various military archives
gptkbp:historical_significance marked a turning point in the war.
one of the key sieges in the War of the Spanish Succession
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Siege of Douai
gptkbp:impact shifted power dynamics in Europe
gptkbp:intelligence spying and reconnaissance
gptkbp:legacy influenced future military sieges
gptkbp:location Douai
gptkbp:logistics importance of supply and reinforcements
gptkbp:military_campaign part of broader military operations in the region
gptkbp:military_leadership highlighted the roles of key commanders
gptkbp:military_strategy combined land and siege warfare
gptkbp:military_technology advancements in siege warfare
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:Duke_of_Wellington
gptkb:Prince_Eugene_of_Savoy
gptkb:Marshal_Villars
gptkbp:outcome Allied victory
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:War_of_the_Spanish_Succession
gptkbp:primary_source historical analyses and books
military records and accounts
gptkbp:result gptkb:French_surrender
gptkbp:strategic_goals lessons learned from the siege
capture of key cities in France
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of northern France
gptkbp:strategy garrison defense and counter-siege tactics
gptkbp:supply_chain critical for sustaining the siege
gptkbp:surrounding_area strategically important region
gptkbp:tactics blockade and bombardment
artillery and siege engines
characterized by prolonged engagements
gptkbp:tactics_used trenches and siege works
gptkbp:year 1710
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Louis_de_Bourbon,_Prince_of_Condé
gptkb:Aix-la-Chapelle_Treaty
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5