Battles & Campaigns · 1760
Battle of Warburg
Warburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
What happened
The French were trying to cross the Diemel River. The allies attacked, and Granby led the British cavalry in a charge that helped win the day.
Why it matters
The victory meant the allies had defended Westphalia from the French. Granby became famous for leading the charge.
What came next
The allies still had to leave Hesse-Kassel to the French, and the fortress of Kassel stayed in French hands until late 1762.
Did you know?
Granby lost his hat and wig in the charge, and many British pubs are still named after him.
Timeline
- 31 Jul 1760Battle of Warburg.
- After the battleThe allies give up Hesse-Kassel; Kassel falls to the French.
- Late 1762Allied forces recapture Kassel.