Battle of Bloody Marsh

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthened British control in the region
gptkbp:casualties Spanish casualties were significant
British casualties were minimal
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Spanish_Empire
gptkb:tree
gptkbp:commander gptkb:James_Oglethorpe
gptkb:Manuel_de_Montiano
Oglethorpe's leadership praised
gptkbp:conflict Part of the War of Jenkins' Ear
Decisive British victory over Spanish forces
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced local folklore
Commemorated in local history
gptkbp:cultural_representation Featured in local folklore
gptkbp:date July 7, 1742
gptkbp:education Taught in American history classes
gptkbp:geographical_feature Marshlands of Georgia
gptkbp:historical_analysis Examined in military history studies
gptkbp:historical_context Various interpretations by historians
Varied perspectives on the battle's importance
Part of the larger conflict between Britain and Spain
Tensions between British and Spanish colonies
gptkbp:historical_documentation Recorded in various historical texts
Spanish military reports
Records from the British military archives
gptkbp:historical_event Important event in Georgia's history
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:James_Oglethorpe
gptkb:Manuel_de_Montiano
Documented by various historians
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced colonial military policies
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked the decline of Spanish influence in the region
Considered a key event in colonial history.
Marked a turning point in colonial military strategy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Bloody Marsh
gptkbp:influence Military tactics in the 18th century
gptkbp:influenced_artists Referenced in historical novels
Depicted in paintings and illustrations
Songs and ballads about the battle
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:Colonial_militia
Regular British troops
Spanish regulars
Native American allies of the Spanish
gptkbp:is_a_resource_for Studied in American history classes
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Historical markers and monuments
Anniversary events held annually
Local historical sites and markers
Occasional reenactments held in the area
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future military engagements in the area
Remembered as a key battle in colonial history
Influenced future military engagements in North America
gptkbp:local_economy Displacement of local communities
Increased military presence in the area
gptkbp:location gptkb:St._Simons_Island,_Georgia
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:Colonial_militia
Regular British troops
gptkbp:military_strategy Defensive positioning by British forces
Engagement between British and Spanish forces
Spanish attempts to invade Georgia
Montiano's defensive tactics
Oglethorpe's leadership style
Spanish attempts to reclaim territory
gptkbp:narrative_style Part of the colonial struggle for dominance
gptkbp:notable_battle Lessons learned for future engagements
gptkbp:outcome Prevented Spanish expansion in North America
gptkbp:primary_source Spanish military reports
Oglethorpe's letters
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Mose
gptkb:Siege_of_St._Augustine
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Frederica
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance Decisive battle in the War of Jenkins' Ear
gptkbp:strategic_importance Shift in power dynamics in the region
Control of the southern colonies
Secured British interests in the southern colonies
gptkbp:tactics Attempt to reclaim lost territories
Defend the colony of Georgia
Use of surprise and terrain by British forces
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:Bloody_Marsh_Battle_Site
Historical sites related to the battle
gptkbp:weather_conditions Hot and humid summer day
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_San_Agustín
gptkb:Battle_of_the_St._Simons_Island
gptkb:Georgia_Colony
gptkb:Colonial_Georgia
gptkb:The_Georgia_colony
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5