Statements (247)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:Siege_of_Chattanooga
Boosted Northern morale Union control of Tennessee Union control of Chattanooga Union forces advanced into Georgia Set the stage for the Atlanta Campaign Union forces pursued Confederate Army |
| gptkbp:battle |
Union forces advanced into Georgia
Union forces prepared for further campaigns. Union forces secured the Tennessee River |
| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 3,500
approximately 6,000 approximately 5,800 Confederacy: 6,670 Union: 5,824 Confederate: 6,670 |
| gptkbp:combat_role |
gptkb:Missionary_Ridge
gptkb:Lookout_Mountain Chickamauga Creek |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Union_Army
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Union_Army
gptkb:Union |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:John_C._Breckinridge
gptkb:Ulysses_S._Grant gptkb:George_H._Thomas gptkb:James_Longstreet gptkb:General_Braxton_Bragg gptkb:General_Ulysses_S._Grant gptkb:Braxton_Bragg gptkb:Colonel_William_Tecumseh_Sherman defensive positions failed to arrive in time maintain control of Chattanooga arrived from the north |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
gptkb:National_Park_Service
Historical markers Various historical markers Reenactments and memorials |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
monuments and memorials
reenactments and ceremonies |
| gptkbp:confederate_defensive_tactics |
high ground advantage
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| gptkbp:confederate_forces_included |
gptkb:Army_of_Tennessee
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| gptkbp:confederate_forces_involved |
gptkb:Army_of_Tennessee
|
| gptkbp:confederate_forces'_disadvantage |
poor logistics
lack of reinforcements |
| gptkbp:confederate_retreat |
after the battle
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature and films
Portrayed in literature and film Remembered in local history Studied in military academies Commemorated in monuments Inspired literature and art Annual reenactments held Influenced Civil War reenactments |
| gptkbp:date |
November 23–25, 1863
November 23-25, 1863 |
| gptkbp:defeated |
gptkb:Union_Army
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:Documentaries
gptkb:Films Books |
| gptkbp:educational_value |
taught in American history classes
|
| gptkbp:featured_tactics |
siege warfare
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Missionary_Ridge
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| gptkbp:fortifications |
gptkb:Missionary_Ridge
gptkb:Lookout_Mountain Chattanooga defenses |
| gptkbp:fought_against |
gptkb:American_Civil_War
Chickamauga Creek Union and Confederate forces November 23, 1863 November 25, 1863 |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
1863
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| gptkbp:fought_over_control_of |
gptkb:Chattanooga
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Influenced future military strategies
considered a turning point in the war Influenced future military tactics demonstrated Union military effectiveness Considered a turning point Showcased the importance of logistics marked a shift in momentum considered a major victory highlighted the role of terrain showed the importance of leadership Demonstrated importance of supply lines Highlighted Confederate weaknesses Showcased leadership of Grant Considered a decisive victory for the Union Highlighted the challenges faced by Confederate forces |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Siege_of_Chattanooga
Civil War battles in the South Part of the Western Theater of the American Civil War Part of the Western Theater of the Civil War part of the Western Theater |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Part of the Western Theater
|
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:George_H._Thomas
gptkb:James_Longstreet gptkb:Colonel_William_Tecumseh_Sherman gptkb:John_C._Pemberton |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Boosted Northern morale
boosted Union morale Highlighted the importance of logistics in warfare Changed the course of the war Influenced the 1864 Presidential election influenced the 1864 presidential election Increased Union confidence Demonstrated the effectiveness of Union leadership Led to the Atlanta Campaign Diminished Southern morale Contributed to the eventual Union victory in the Civil War Showcased the use of railroads in military strategy Increased Union control in the South Led to the capture of Atlanta Marked a shift in the momentum of the Civil War Set the stage for Sherman's Atlanta Campaign Diminished Confederate morale led to the capture of Atlanta Facilitated further Union advances in the South Significant Union victory in the South |
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
varied among historians
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Strategic victory for the Union
Boosted Union morale Marked a turning point in the war Turning point in the Western Theater Turning point in the Civil War decisive turning point Influenced the 1864 Presidential election Demonstrated the effectiveness of Union leadership Led to the Atlanta Campaign Led to the capture of Atlanta Opened supply lines to the South |
| gptkbp:historical_site |
gptkb:Chickamauga_and_Chattanooga_National_Military_Park
gptkb:Chattanooga_National_Cemetery |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Chattanooga
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| gptkbp:included_battles_of |
gptkb:Missionary_Ridge
gptkb:Lookout_Mountain |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Gettysburg
gptkb:Battle_of_Vicksburg |
| gptkbp:inspired |
Historical research
Civil War reenactments Military tactics in future conflicts |
| gptkbp:involved |
Artillery bombardment
Cavalry operations Infantry assaults |
| gptkbp:key_battles |
gptkb:Western_Theater
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| gptkbp:key_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Lookout_Mountain
gptkb:Battle_of_Missionary_Ridge |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:James_B._Mc_Pherson
gptkb:George_H._Thomas gptkb:Leonidas_Polk gptkb:Colonel_William_Tecumseh_Sherman gptkb:John_C._Pemberton |
| gptkbp:led_to |
gptkb:Sherman's_Atlanta_Campaign
|
| gptkbp:led_to_the_capture_of |
gptkb:Knoxville
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Part of American military history
Influenced future military campaigns Symbol of Union perseverance part of the narrative of the Civil War. Significant event in U. S. history Example of effective military leadership |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Chattanooga,_Tennessee
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| gptkbp:military_outcome |
Decisive Union victory
Union control of railroads Confederate retreat |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:Siege_warfare
Logistical support Flanking maneuvers Concentration of forces Flanking maneuver Defensive positions Artillery bombardment Use of terrain to advantage Supply line management Use of terrain Logistical support and supply lines Entrenchments |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Chickamauga
gptkb:Battle_of_Atlanta |
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:General_Braxton_Bragg
gptkb:General_Ulysses_S._Grant |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Siege_of_Chattanooga
gptkb:Battle_of_Lookout_Mountain gptkb:Battle_of_Missionary_Ridge gptkb:Battle_of_Orchard_Knob |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:General_William_T._Sherman
gptkb:General_Patrick_Cleburne gptkb:Ulysses_S._Grant gptkb:General_George_H._Thomas gptkb:George_H._Thomas gptkb:General_Joseph_Hooker gptkb:Braxton_Bragg gptkb:General_John_Bell_Hood gptkb:Colonel_William_Tecumseh_Sherman |
| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:Ulysses_S._Grant
gptkb:Braxton_Bragg |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
gptkb:Tennessee
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Secured supply lines for the Union
Union forces gained control of Chattanooga Secured the city of Chattanooga Secured Chattanooga for the Union |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Civil_War
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Lookout_Mountain
gptkb:Battle_of_Chickamauga |
| gptkbp:primary_source |
historical analyses and books
letters and diaries of soldiers |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Chattanooga_Campaign
gptkb:Battle_of_Nashville gptkb:Battle_of_Atlanta gptkb:Battle_of_Franklin |
| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:Union_victory
|
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
gptkb:Union_victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Opened the Deep South to Union invasion
opened the Deep South to Union invasion opened the gateway to the Deep South Opened the gateway to the Deep South |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
Union control of railroads
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of railroads
Control of supply lines control of supply lines railroad hub Control of the Tennessee River Access to the Tennessee River Gateway to the Deep South |
| gptkbp:strategy |
Siege and assault
Siege and assault tactics |
| gptkbp:student_organizations |
siege and assault
break the Confederate siege |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
Flanking maneuvers
flanking maneuvers Artillery bombardment Entrenchments |
| gptkbp:takes_place_in |
gptkb:Chattanooga,_Tennessee
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| gptkbp:union_artillery |
superior firepower
|
| gptkbp:union_forces_included |
gptkb:Army_of_the_Ohio
gptkb:Army_of_the_Cumberland gptkb:Army_of_the_Tennessee |
| gptkbp:union_forces_involved |
gptkb:Army_of_the_Cumberland
gptkb:Army_of_the_Tennessee |
| gptkbp:union_forces'_advantage |
superior numbers
better supply lines |
| gptkbp:union_morale |
increased after victory
|
| gptkbp:union_siege_tactics |
entrenched positions
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| gptkbp:union_victory_significance |
opened the way for Sherman's Atlanta Campaign
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
cold and rainy
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Tennessee
gptkb:Ulysses_S._Grant |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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