BATTLE OF FONTENOY

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BATTLE OF FONTENOY

BATTLE OF FONTENOY Though initially successful, the British, let down by their Dutch allies, lose the day to the French who proceed to take Tournai Date: 11 May 1745

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1745 Allies Austrian Fontenoy Initially Lose Proceed Successful Succession Tournai

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The Battle of Fontenoy, fought on May 11, 1745, was a significant engagement in the War of the Austrian Succession. The battle took place near the town of Fontenoy in present-day Belgium and pitted the British and Dutch forces against the French army. The initial stages of the battle were successful for the Allied forces, with the British infantry making impressive gains against the French lines. However, the Dutch allies, who were crucial to the success of the British strategy, began to waver and eventually fled the battlefield, leaving the British exposed and vulnerable. The French, led by the Maréchal de Saxe, took advantage of the Dutch retreat and counter-attacked with renewed vigor. The British lines began to crumble, and the French infantry pressed forward, driving the Allied forces back towards the town of Tournai. The battle ended with a decisive victory for the French, who took control of the battlefield and inflicted heavy casualties on the Allied forces. The Battle of Fontenoy was a turning point in the War of the Austrian Succession and marked the end of British military dominance in Europe. The defeat led to a period of political instability in Britain, with many questioning the competence of the military leadership and the wisdom of continued involvement in European wars. The battle also highlighted the importance of allied support and the need for effective communication and coordination between different military forces on the battlefield.

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