Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Cape_Coast_Castle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Strengthened British control in India
Led to further British expansion in India |
| gptkbp:analysis |
Studied in military history courses
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| gptkbp:archaeological_findings |
Artifacts found at the battle site
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| gptkbp:casualties |
British casualties were approximately 200
French casualties were approximately 300 |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:French_East_India_Company
gptkb:British_East_India_Company |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Colonel_John_Cope
gptkb:Comte_de_Lally |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced literature and art of the period
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Referenced in historical novels
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| gptkbp:date |
October 1758
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Increased tensions between Britain and France
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| gptkbp:education |
Taught in military history classes
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Wandiwash
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Colonial rivalry between Britain and France
Re-evaluated in light of colonial studies |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Debates on the effectiveness of British tactics
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
Documented in various military archives
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| gptkbp:historical_figure |
Notable figures include Colonel John Cope and Comte de Lally
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Shaped the future of British colonial policy in India
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Influenced future colonial policies in India
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Cormantin
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| gptkbp:intelligence |
British had superior intelligence on French movements
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Annual events held to remember the battle
Memorials established in honor of the battle Occasional re-enactments held for educational purposes |
| gptkbp:landscape |
Coastal region of India
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Considered a turning point in the Indian theater of the Seven Years' War
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| gptkbp:location |
Cormantin, India
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| gptkbp:logistics |
British supply lines were well established
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| gptkbp:military_branch |
British infantry regiments
French colonial troops |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Focus on naval superiority
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| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of cannons and muskets
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| gptkbp:notable_allies |
Support from local Indian rulers
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Buxar
gptkb:Battle_of_Plassey |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
British naval forces provided support
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Decisive British victory
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Siege_of_Pondicherry
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| gptkbp:primary_source |
Letters and reports from participants
Histories written by military historians |
| gptkbp:ram |
Remembered in local history discussions
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| gptkbp:result |
British victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Part of the Seven Years' War
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of trade routes in India
Established British dominance in South India |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Use of artillery by British forces
Guerrilla warfare by French forces |
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
Site attracts historical tourists
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