Battle of Carrizal

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mexican_Civil_War
gptkb:Mexican_Expedition
gptkb:Pancho_Villa
gptkbp:aftermath Increased US military presence in Mexico
gptkbp:casualties 23 killed, 15 wounded
50 killed, 100 wounded
Heavy losses for Mexican forces
Mexican: 50 killed
Significant losses for US forces
US: 23 killed
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Mexico
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Pershing
gptkb:General_Francisco_Villa
gptkbp:community_engagement First significant clash in Mexico
gptkbp:date June 21, 1916
gptkbp:defeated Secured control of Carrizal
gptkbp:deployment Defended against US incursions
Sent to Mexico in 1916
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Strained diplomatic relations
gptkbp:engagements Expeditionary force
gptkbp:fighting_style Conventional warfare
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Nogales
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Mexican_Revolution
gptkbp:historical_event Impact on US-Mexico relations
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced future US military policy in Latin America
gptkbp:historical_significance First major engagement of US forces in Mexico
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Carrizal
gptkbp:involved_forces approximately 300 men
approximately 100 men
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:General_Manuel_Chao
gptkb:General_John_J._Pershing
Led by Captain Charles T. Mott
Led by General Manuel Chao
gptkbp:location gptkb:Carrizal,_Mexico
gptkbp:media_coverage Significant media attention
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:10th_Cavalry_Regiment
Mexican Federal Army
gptkbp:military_strategy Effective use of terrain
Ambush tactics
Defensive operation
Retreated after heavy losses
Defend against US incursion
Heavy casualties and tactical failure
Involvement in Mexican affairs
gptkbp:military_technology Larger force than US
gptkbp:mission Protect Mexican sovereignty
Pursue Pancho Villa after raids
gptkbp:narrative_style Part of larger conflict between US and Mexico
gptkbp:notable_battle Importance of reconnaissance
Superior numbers and preparation.
gptkbp:objective Capture of Villa's forces
gptkbp:outcome Failed to achieve objectives
Successfully defended territory
Underestimated Mexican strength
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Pancho_Villa_Expedition
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Columbus
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Pursuit_of_Pancho_Villa
gptkbp:result Mexican victory
gptkbp:significance Escalation of US-Mexico tensions
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of border region
Mexican forces successfully defended position
gptkbp:tactics Defensive positions established
Flanking maneuvers attempted