Statements (137)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Continental Army retreated to Chester, Pennsylvania
Continental Army retreated to Chester Continental Army retreated to Philadelphia |
| gptkbp:american_defenses |
were poorly organized
|
| gptkbp:american_disadvantage |
lack of coordination
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| gptkbp:american_retreat |
to Chester, Pennsylvania
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| gptkbp:armament |
played a significant role
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| gptkbp:british_advantage |
superior numbers
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| gptkbp:british_pursuit |
followed American forces
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| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 1,000 for the Continental Army
approximately 600 for the British Army approximately 1,000 American approximately 600 British approximately 1,000 for Continental Army approximately 600 for British Army |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Continental_Army |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Continental_Army |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_George_Washington
gptkb:General_John_Sullivan gptkb:General_William_Howe |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
gptkb:Brandywine_Battlefield_Historic_Site
gptkb:historical_markers gptkb:Brandywine_Battlefield_Park gptkb:educational_programs historical societies reenactments in American history |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
depicted in paintings
subject of documentaries featured in historical novels discussed in academic papers commemorated in reenactments |
| gptkbp:date |
September 11, 1777
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:Art_History |
| gptkbp:famous_landmark |
erected in honor of the battle
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Germantown
gptkb:Battle_of_Paoli |
| gptkbp:fought_against |
September 11, 1777 and September 12, 1777
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
terrain and weather conditions
lessons learned for future conflicts studied for military tactics effect on British strategy leadership decisions logistics and supply issues communication failures debates on military leadership impact on subsequent battles role of intelligence in warfare impact on American public opinion troop movements and formations |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the Philadelphia campaign
part of the larger conflict for independence. |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
part of the Philadelphia campaign
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced future military strategies
increased British morale led to British occupation of Philadelphia weakened American resolve increased British control in the region demoralized Continental forces highlighted weaknesses in Continental Army |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
demonstrated British military superiority
demonstrated the challenges faced by the Continental Army |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Brandywine
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| gptkbp:impact |
on morale of American forces
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
French military tactics
European warfare strategies |
| gptkbp:key_event |
British surprise attack
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future military engagements
influenced future military strategies in the war |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Chadds_Ford,_Pennsylvania
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| gptkbp:memorials |
gptkb:Brandywine_Battlefield_Park
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| gptkbp:military_outcome |
loss for Continental Army
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| gptkbp:military_unit |
approximately 14,000
approximately 15,500 approximately 14,000 troops approximately 15,000 troops |
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:General_Charles_Cornwallis
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Marquis_de_Lafayette
gptkb:General_Anthony_Wayne gptkb:General_Charles_Cornwallis gptkb:General_George_Washington gptkb:General_John_Sullivan gptkb:General_William_Howe gptkb:General_Charles_Lee gptkb:General_Nathanael_Greene |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Germantown
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Clouds |
| gptkbp:primary_source |
gptkb:government_documents
newspaper articles military reports letters and diaries of participants letters from participants British military reports diaries of soldiers contemporary newspaper articles official government documents historical accounts and analyses letters from George Washington |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Siege_of_Fort_Ticonderoga
gptkb:Battle_of_Yorktown gptkb:Battle_of_Bunker_Hill gptkb:Battle_of_Saratoga gptkb:Battle_of_the_Clouds gptkb:Battle_of_Monmouth gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Mifflin |
| gptkbp:result |
British victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
largest battle of the American Revolutionary War
strategic victory for British |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
allowed British to capture Philadelphia
allowed British forces to capture Philadelphia |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
British supply lines
allowed British to capture Philadelphia control of Philadelphia British control of the Delaware River morale of the Continental Army |
| gptkbp:strategy |
divide and conquer
defend against British advance hold the line capture Philadelphia defend Philadelphia defensive position by Americans use of Hessian troops use of militia units |
| gptkbp:strength |
arrived from New York
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
flanking maneuver by British forces
flanking maneuver by British |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
flanking maneuver
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| gptkbp:terrain |
wooded and hilly
wooded and hilly area |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
clear and dry
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:George_Washington
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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