Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Mc_Henry
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Erie |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Evacuation of Washington, D. C.
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
British forces approximately 300
U. S. forces approximately 1,000 |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Major_General_Robert_Ross
gptkb:Brigadier_General_William_H._Winder Criticized in post-battle assessments |
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
Local community remembers the battle.
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
Reorganization of forces after defeat
|
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Mentioned in literature about the War of 1812
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| gptkbp:date |
August 24, 1814
|
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
Demoralizing for U. S. forces
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| gptkbp:fought_in |
Bladensburg Road
|
| gptkbp:has_ability |
Arrived prior to the battle
British forces approximately 4,500 U. S. forces approximately 6,000 |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Examined in military history studies
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Varied among historians
Part of the larger conflict of the War of 1812 |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Chronicled in various historical texts
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Part of American military heritage
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced U. S. military strategy in future conflicts
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
First major battle fought in the capital region
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Bladensburg
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Historical markers
Reenactments held annually |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Remembered as a significant defeat for the U. S.
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Bladensburg,_Maryland
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:Capture_of_Washington,_D._C.
Flanking maneuver Use of artillery by British forces Delayed arrival Defend the capital Disorganization of U. S. troops Retreat after initial engagement |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_New_Orleans
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Mc_Henry Lessons learned for U. S. military |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Burning_of_the_White_House
gptkb:Burning_of_the_Capitol |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
Minimal during the battle
Provided during the battle |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Opened the way for British advance to Washington, D. C.
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:War_of_1812
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| gptkbp:primary_source |
British military accounts
Reports from U. S. military officers |
| gptkbp:result |
British victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Led to the burning of Washington, D. C.
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Defensive position against British invasion
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| gptkbp:tactics |
Defensive positioning
Surprise attack |