Battle of Warburg
- When
- 1760
- Where
- Warburg
- Episodes
- 2
On 31 July 1760, the Anglo-Hanoverian army under Ferdinand of Brunswick defeated a larger French force at Warburg. The victory secured Westphalia by blocking the Diemel River crossing, though Hesse-Kassel was subsequently abandoned. British General John Manners, Marquess of Granby, gained fame for his cavalry charge.
Episodes
- Assault on Warburg
The Anglo-Hanoverian army defeated a larger French force at Warburg on 31 July 1760.
- Granby's Cavalry Charge
British General Granby led a famous cavalry charge, losing his hat and wig.
Background and detail
The Engagement. The battle was a victory for the Hanoverians and British against a slightly larger French army. During the fighting, British General John Manners, Marquess of Granby, became famous for charging at the head of the British cavalry, an action where he lost his hat and wig.
People involved
- Ferdinand of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel · Commander of the Anglo-German army
- John Manners, Marquess of Granby · British General and cavalry commander
Sources
- Battle of Warburg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Duke Ferdinand of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-23
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