Battle of Arbroath

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Angus,_Scotland
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthened Scottish resistance
gptkbp:benefits Higher ground
gptkbp:casualties High for both sides
gptkbp:combat_system Medieval warfare
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Scots
English
gptkbp:commander gptkb:William_Douglas
gptkb:James_II_of_Scotland
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of Scottish pride
gptkbp:date 24 June 1446
gptkbp:duration One day
gptkbp:fought_in Scottish nobles and English forces
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the ongoing conflict with England
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Robert_the_Bruce
gptkb:William_Wallace
gptkbp:historical_impact Set the stage for future conflicts
Part of the narrative of Scottish independence
Strengthened Scottish unity
Influenced Scottish nationalism
Boosted morale of Scottish forces
Influenced future Scottish battles
Contributed to the legend of Scottish warriors
Increased resistance against English rule
gptkbp:historical_source Scottish historical records
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Arbroath
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:English_archers
Scottish infantry
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Local memorials
gptkbp:landscape Hilly and rugged
gptkbp:legacy Remembered in Scottish history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Arbroath,_Scotland
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Brechin
gptkb:Battle_of_Harlaw
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:James_II_of_Scotland
gptkb:William_Douglas,_8th_Earl_of_Angus
gptkbp:outcome Decisive Scottish victory
gptkbp:primary_source Chronicles of the time
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Wars_of_Scottish_Independence
gptkbp:result Scottish victory
gptkbp:significance Part of the Wars of Scottish Independence
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the region
Defend Scottish territory
gptkbp:tactics Cavalry charges
gptkbp:weather_conditions Rainy and muddy