Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
retreat of the Continental Army
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| gptkbp:battle |
Continental Army regrouping
British occupation of Brooklyn |
| gptkbp:casualties |
American: 1,000
British: 400 |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Continental_Army |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:George_Washington
gptkb:William_Howe |
| gptkbp:date |
August 27, 1776
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_White_Plains
|
| gptkbp:fought_against |
August 27, 1776 and August 30, 1776
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the New York and New Jersey campaign
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced subsequent military strategies
increased tensions between British and American forces highlighted the importance of logistics in warfare demonstrated the challenges of urban warfare influenced military tactics in future conflicts led to the formation of new alliances influenced French support for the American cause increased British naval presence in the region increased British confidence shaped the course of the Revolutionary War highlighted the need for better training of American troops showed the importance of intelligence and reconnaissance affected civilian populations in Brooklyn influenced public opinion in the colonies led to further battles in New York led to the establishment of British supply lines led to the evacuation of loyalists from New York lowered American morale contributed to the development of American military doctrine led to the establishment of military memorials in Brooklyn. demonstrated the role of leadership in battle outcomes |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
demonstrated British military superiority
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Brooklyn Heights
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| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:Hessian_troops
gptkb:New_York_militia Continental regiments |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Brooklyn,_New_York
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
defensive positions
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| gptkbp:outcome |
loss of New York City for the Continental Army
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Long_Island
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| gptkbp:result |
British victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
first major battle after the Declaration of Independence
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
control of New York City
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| gptkbp:tactics_used |
flanking maneuver
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| gptkbp:terrain |
hilly and wooded area
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:King_George_III
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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