Statements (104)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased British military presence in North America
increased tensions between British and Native Americans |
| gptkbp:casualties |
over 900
British casualties were heavy French and Indian casualties were lighter |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:French_forces French and Indian forces |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Edward_Braddock
gptkb:Marquis_de_Montcalm gptkb:Colonel_Daniel_Boone Included Native American allies |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Setback for British military ambitions in the region
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature and films
Influenced American views on military leadership |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Referenced in literature and films
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| gptkbp:date |
1755
June 8, 1755 |
| gptkbp:fate |
General Braddock was mortally wounded
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Duquesne
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| gptkbp:has_ability |
Reinforcements were sent after the battle
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
impact on future military engagements
interpretations by historians influence on military training impact on military tactics military leadership styles strategic lessons for future conflicts role of intelligence in warfare role of logistics in warfare studies on colonial warfare cultural memory of the battle role of geography in battle outcomes evolution of military technology lessons learned for future battles consequences for colonial governance effect on British colonial policy effect on public opinion in Britain impact on American Revolution impact on British military reputation impact on colonial alliances relationship between British and Native Americans Studied for its military lessons |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the Seven Years' War
Part of the struggle for control of North America |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Documented in various historical texts
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
Remembered in American military history
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| gptkbp:historical_figure |
Various accounts exist from different perspectives
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced future military strategies in North America
led to changes in British military strategy Affected British relations with Native Americans |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Marked a turning point in the war
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| gptkbp:historical_site |
Designated as a historical site
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| gptkbp:historical_source |
eyewitness accounts
military reports |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Braddock Down
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
annual reenactments
Memorials exist in Pennsylvania |
| gptkbp:is_engaged_in |
First major battle of the French and Indian War
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| gptkbp:landscape |
wooded area
Wooded and hilly terrain |
| gptkbp:legacy |
memorials and historical sites
Braddock's leadership is debated Remembered as a cautionary tale in military history |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Braddock_Down,_Pennsylvania
gptkb:Pennsylvania |
| gptkbp:losses |
Considered a significant French victory
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| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:Virginia_Regiment
gptkb:Royal_American_Regiment Included regulars and militia |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
One of the early military engagements in the war.
Highlighted the need for adaptation to local conditions |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Various narratives exist about the battle
|
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
gptkb:Algonquin_tribes
gptkb:Native_American_tribe |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Analyzed for its tactical failures
Lessons learned influenced future engagements |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
George Washington was present
|
| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:George_Washington
gptkb:Edward_Braddock |
| gptkbp:outcome |
strategic failure for British
Loss of British supply lines |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:French_and_Indian_War
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
gptkb:political_organization
letters from participants Accounts from soldiers involved |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Monongahela
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Duquesne Part of the larger conflict of the Seven Years' War |
| gptkbp:result |
British victory
British defeat |
| gptkbp:significance |
Part of the French and Indian War
early conflict in North America |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Demonstrated the challenges of frontier warfare
Failure to secure Fort Duquesne |
| gptkbp:tactics |
ambush
traditional European warfare British strategy was criticized post-battle Use of traditional European tactics Utilized guerrilla tactics effectively |
| gptkbp:tradition |
British forces retreated after the battle
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| gptkbp:year |
1755
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Hopton_Heath
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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