Battle of Antrim

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath increased British military presence in Ireland
suppression of the rebellion in Antrim
gptkbp:associated_with the United Irishmen's ideals of equality
gptkbp:casualties significant losses for United Irishmen
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:United_Irishmen
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Lord_Charles_Cornwallis
gptkb:Henry_Joy_Mc_Cracken
gptkbp:commemorated_by in local history and culture
gptkbp:commemoration held annually in Antrim
gptkbp:consequences increased tensions between Catholics and Protestants
led to further repression of Irish nationalists
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired songs and literature
gptkbp:date June 7, 1798
gptkbp:depicted_in in films and documentaries
gptkbp:duration one day
gptkbp:followed_by further uprisings in other regions
gptkbp:historical_context part of wider revolutionary movements in Europe
gptkbp:historical_figures varied perspectives on the conflict
gptkbp:historical_interpretation examined in contemporary historical studies
gptkbp:historical_significance highlighted sectarian divisions in Ireland
demonstrated the challenges of uniting Irish factions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Antrim
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Irish_War_of_Independence
Irish cultural identity
subsequent Irish uprisings in the 19th century
gptkbp:involved civilians in the conflict
gptkbp:is_remembered_for as a pivotal moment in Irish history
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Lord_Londonderry
gptkb:William_Orr
gptkbp:legacy influenced future Irish nationalist movements
gptkbp:location gptkb:Antrim,_Ireland
gptkbp:military_strategy use of artillery by British forces
use of ambush by United Irishmen
gptkbp:narrative often romanticized in Irish folklore
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Ballinamuck
gptkb:Battle_of_Vinegar_Hill
gptkbp:notable_event capture of Antrim town
gptkbp:notable_leader Henry Joy Mc Cracken's role
John Mc Crisken
gptkbp:outcome dispersal of United Irish forces
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Irish_Rebellion_of_1798
gptkbp:participants local militias
gptkbp:primary_source historical analyses and books
letters and diaries from participants
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance part of the struggle for Irish independence
gptkbp:strategy guerilla tactics by United Irishmen
gptkbp:tactics flanking maneuvers by British forces
gptkbp:type land battle
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Antrim,_Northern_Ireland
gptkb:Battle_of_Newtownards
gptkb:Antrim,_Ireland
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6