Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased American naval presence in the Mediterranean
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
Minimal American casualties
Significant Barbary casualties |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Barbary_pirates |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:William_Eaton
Hamet Karamanli |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
Influenced U. S.-North Africa relations
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
Established U. S. presence in North Africa
Secured U. S. interests in the region |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for American military narratives
|
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
Symbol of American resolve against piracy
|
| gptkbp:date |
April 27, 1805
|
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Led to treaties with Barbary states
|
| gptkbp:doctrine |
Lessons learned for future engagements
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied in military history courses
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Conflict over tribute payments to Barbary states
Part of early 19th-century conflicts U. S. response to piracy Varied perspectives on U. S. actions |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Effectiveness of U. S. military strategy
|
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
gptkb:Accounts_by_William_Eaton
Primary sources from the period Reports from U. S. Navy |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Thomas_Jefferson
gptkb:James_Madison Hamet Karamanli's role William Eaton's expedition |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
First use of U. S. Marines in offensive action
Marked a turning point in U. S. foreign policy. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Derna
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Memorials and historical sites
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Foundation for U. S. military operations abroad
Influenced U. S. foreign policy in North Africa |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Derna,_Libya
|
| gptkbp:logistics |
Supply lines from U. S. Navy
|
| gptkbp:media_appearances |
Documentaries and films
|
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:U._S._Marines
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Combined land and naval operations
Involvement of mercenaries Engagement with local tribes Involvement of U. S. government officials |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of artillery
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Part of the larger Barbary Wars narrative
|
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
Allied with local forces
|
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:First_Barbary_War
|
| gptkbp:result |
American victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
First American land victory in the Barbary Wars
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of Mediterranean trade routes
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:military_siege
Land assault on the city |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Operation_Crusader
gptkb:Italo-Turkish_War gptkb:Barbary_Wars |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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