Battle of Crooked Billet

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:British_troops
gptkbp:activities submitted by American commanders
gptkbp:aftermath increased tensions in the region
gptkbp:campaigns Philadelphia campaign
gptkbp:casualties American casualties estimated at 200
British casualties estimated at 50
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Continental_Army
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_John_Lacey
gptkb:General_Sir_Henry_Clinton
gptkbp:community_engagement increased interest in Revolutionary War history
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired local folklore
gptkbp:date April 1, 1778
gptkbp:educational_programs included in school curricula
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Monmouth
gptkbp:fought_in April 1, 1778 and April 2, 1778
gptkbp:has_ability approximately 1,500 troops
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied by military historians
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
gptkbp:historical_debate discussions on military tactics used
gptkbp:historical_documentation preserved in national archives.
gptkbp:historical_event documented in various military archives
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated American resilience
gptkbp:historical_site preserved for public education
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Crooked Billet
gptkbp:impact increased local militia activity
gptkbp:influenced_by previous battles in the war
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:Pennsylvania_militia
New Jersey militia
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in historical reenactments
erected in honor of participants
gptkbp:landscape wooded area
gptkbp:leadership emphasized local militia leadership
highlighted British command structure
gptkbp:legacy part of American military heritage
gptkbp:location gptkb:Pennsylvania
gptkbp:military_branch approximately 1,000 troops
gptkbp:military_strategy hit-and-run tactics
gptkbp:notable_battle taught in military academies
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_Thomas_Stirling
gptkb:Colonel_John_Lacey
gptkbp:outcome retreat of American forces
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Mercer
gptkbp:primary_source historical books and articles
letters and diaries of participants
gptkbp:related_event skirmishes in New Jersey
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance part of the American Revolutionary War
gptkbp:strategic_importance disruption of British supply lines
temporary halt of British advances in the area
gptkbp:tactics ambush
defend against British advances
control of Pennsylvania
gptkbp:weather_conditions rainy and muddy