The key action was the work of William Watts, as well as an attack mounted across the marshes by Major Kilpatrick.
The first commanding officer at this battle was Captain Richard Knox, and it was set in motion after the dispatch of Admiral Watson. It launched the career of Sir Eyre Coote, who advocated a strong attack here, and three years later Coote was victorious at the Battle of Wandiwash. The key action was the work of William Watts, as well as an attack mounted across the marshes by Major Kilpatrick. This came after a raid on Fort William and the Battle of Arcot, and after Mir Jafar was convinced to defect in order to become the next Nawab. The major victory of Robert Clive, FTP, name this masterpiece of British imperialism, a 1757 battle fought in India.
The first commanding officer at this battle was Captain Richard Knox, and it was set in motion after the dispatch of Admiral Watson.
Battle of Plassey