Statements (64)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
American forces retreated
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| gptkbp:american_forces_composition |
Regular army and volunteers.
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| gptkbp:casualties |
British casualties estimated at 50
American casualties estimated at 500 |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:British_forces
gptkb:American_forces |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Colonel_Charles_Boerstler
gptkb:Lieutenant_James_Fitz_Gibbon Colonel Boerstler was captured. |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
In local history.
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| gptkbp:commemoration |
Held annually.
Occur in the region. |
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
Preserved in museums.
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced Canadian identity.
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| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
In literature and art.
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| gptkbp:date |
June 24, 1813
|
| gptkbp:fought_against |
June 1812 and February 1815
Beaver Dams Road. |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the larger conflict between the United States and British North America.
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Exists in various forms.
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| gptkbp:historical_figures |
Varied in details.
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| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
Varied among historians.
|
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
Symbol of Canadian resistance.
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Demonstrated the effectiveness of local intelligence.
Reflects early Canadian nationalism. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Beaver Dams
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Subsequent military engagements.
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| gptkbp:inspired |
Cultural references.
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| gptkbp:involved |
Indigenous allies of the British
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| gptkbp:is_taught_in |
As part of Canadian history.
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| gptkbp:laura_secord's_contribution |
Critical to British success.
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| gptkbp:laura_secord's_role |
Informed British of American plans
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| gptkbp:location |
Beaver Dams, Ontario
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| gptkbp:military_lessons |
Learned from the engagement.
|
| gptkbp:military_unit |
Approximately 400.
Regulars and militia. |
| gptkbp:narrative |
Evolved over time.
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Battle of Fort George.
Battle of Stoney Creek. |
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
Lieutenant Fitz Gibbon led the defense.
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
Involvement of Laura Secord
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| gptkbp:notable_figures |
Colonel Charles Boerstler.
Laura Secord. Lieutenant James Fitz Gibbon. |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Prevented American advance into Canada.
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Niagara_Campaign
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| gptkbp:part_of_canadian_history |
Significant event.
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
Of the War of 1812.
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| gptkbp:result |
British victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Part of the War of 1812
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| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
Delayed American plans.
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the Niagara Peninsula
|
| gptkbp:strategy |
Defensive and strategic.
Attempted to capture Fort George. Offensive and aggressive. Utilized local knowledge and support. |
| gptkbp:strength |
Approximately 800.
Arrived after the battle. |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
Ambush and surprise.
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| gptkbp:tradition |
Includes stories of the battle.
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:War_of_1812
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Erie |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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