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Battle of Blenheim

Battle of Blenheim

9.5
A major 1704 battle in which the Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene defeated the French
  • proper noun
translation icon : Batalla de Blenheim
  • The Battle of Blenheim marked a turning point in the War of the Spanish Succession.

Examples

  • Many historians regard the Battle of Blenheim as a major victory for the Allied forces.

  • Did you know that the Battle of Blenheim took place in 1704?

  • Paintings depicting the Battle of Blenheim are displayed in several British museums.

  • The Battle of Blenheim was a turning point in European history.

  • Many historians regard the Battle of Blenheim as a major victory for the Allied forces.

  • The Battle of Blenheim marked a turning point in the War of the Spanish Succession.

  • Did you know that the Battle of Blenheim took place in 1704?

Synonyms

Blenheim
vsBattle of Blenheim
1 9.9

A major 1704 battle in which English and Austrian forces defeat the French

is the full phrase using the battle form instead of the shorter place name

Surface Forms

Battle of Blenheim main

Morphology

battle + of + Blenheim

The phrase is transparently compositional: 'battle' + 'of' + a place name conveys 'a battle that took place at Blenheim.' This naming pattern (Battle of X) is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will grasp the basic meaning even if they lack historical details.

Etymology

Battle of Blenheim was a famous fight in 1704 when the Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene led the allied armies and beat the French, giving them a major 'victory' that changed the course of the war.