Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Dorchester,_Dorset,_England
gptkb:Metacom |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Control of Boston
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
Minimal for Americans
Unknown for British |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Continental_Army |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:George_Washington
gptkb:William_Howe |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Secured Boston for the Continental Army
|
| gptkbp:date |
March 4, 1776
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
Evacuation of Boston
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the early stages of the American Revolutionary War
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Part of the larger conflict of the American Revolution
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Demonstrated American resolve
Influenced British military strategy Set the stage for future engagements Encouraged enlistment in the Continental Army Shifted control of Boston |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Boosted American morale
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Dorchester
|
| gptkbp:influence |
Inspired other battles
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Inspiration for future generations
Studied in military history Remembered as a key victory Symbol of American determination Commemorated in historical accounts |
| gptkbp:location |
Dorchester Heights, Boston
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Logistical support
Concentration of forces Use of fortifications Surprise tactics Coordination with naval forces |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Joseph_Warren
gptkb:John_Thomas gptkb:Thomas_Gage gptkb:Henry_Knox gptkb:William_Prescott |
| gptkbp:outcome |
British evacuation from Boston
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Bunker_Hill
|
| gptkbp:result |
American victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic position for the Siege of Boston
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
Artillery positioning
Use of high ground |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:military_siege
|