Battles & Campaigns · 1758
Battle of Krefeld
Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
What happened
Ferdinand pretended to attack one side of the French army, then marched round out of sight and struck the other side. Clermont was slow to send help, and the French withdrew in fairly good order.
Why it matters
Ferdinand's army had crossed the Rhine and was threatening France's border. After the win, Britain decided to send soldiers to join Ferdinand.
What came next
Clermont asked to be relieved and was replaced by Marshal de Contades. The first British troops joined Ferdinand on 21 August 1758.
Did you know?
No British soldiers fought at Krefeld, though some books say they did.
Timeline
- 12 Jun 1758Indecisive Battle of Rheinberg.
- 23 Jun 1758Battle of Krefeld.
- 21 Aug 1758First British troops join Ferdinand's army.
- 1759Battle of Minden.