Attack on San Juan

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:aftermath U. S. occupation of Puerto Rico
gptkbp:casualties Spanish casualties approximately 1,000
American casualties approximately 1,500
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Spain
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Arsenio_Linares
gptkb:General_William_R._Shafter
gptkbp:consequences Debate over imperialism in the U. S.
Increased support for U. S. expansionism
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for literature and film
Symbol of American military prowess
gptkbp:date July 1-2, 1898
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger conflict between the U. S. and Spain
gptkbp:historical_impact Led to the Treaty of Paris 1898
Increased U. S. influence in the Caribbean
Established the U. S. as a colonial power
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Attack on San Juan
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:10th_Cavalry_Regiment
gptkb:1st_Infantry_Division
gptkb:Rough_Riders
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Historical reenactments
Memorials in Puerto Rico
gptkbp:legacy Influence on U. S. military doctrine
Impact on U. S.-Puerto Rico relations
Continued relevance in discussions of U. S. foreign policy
gptkbp:location gptkb:San_Juan,_Puerto_Rico
gptkbp:media_coverage Significant press coverage in the U. S.
gptkbp:military_strategy Use of artillery
Amphibious assault
Use of naval support
Use of infantry charges
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_San_Juan_Hill
gptkb:Battle_of_El_Caney
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Spanish-American_War
gptkbp:public_perception Heroic portrayal of American soldiers
gptkbp:result American victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic control of Puerto Rico
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Caribbean Sea routes
gptkbp:type land battle
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Raid_on_the_Spanish_Main
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5