Battle of Dunkeld

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tayside
gptkbp:aftermath Led to further skirmishes in the region
Strengthened the position of the Scottish Government
gptkbp:archaeological_findings Sites related to the battle have been excavated
gptkbp:art_style Featured in paintings and literature
gptkbp:casualties Government forces casualties were also high
Highlander casualties were significant
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Scottish_Highlanders
Government forces
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Major-General_Hugh_Mackay
gptkb:Viscount_Dundee
gptkbp:community_impact Influenced Scottish political landscape
Strengthened clan loyalties
gptkbp:conflict Affected future military engagements in Scotland
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Part of Scotland's cultural heritage
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced Scottish folklore and songs
gptkbp:cultural_references Referenced in Scottish literature and poetry
gptkbp:date August 21, 1689
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger conflict over the English throne
gptkbp:historical_debate Debates on the battle's significance continue
gptkbp:historical_documentation Mentioned in the writings of John Prebble
Recorded in the Annals of the Four Masters
gptkbp:historical_figure Documented in several historical texts
Major-General Hugh Mackay is a notable figure
Viscount Dundee is a notable figure
gptkbp:historical_significance Studied in military history courses
Symbol of resistance against English rule
Considered a turning point in the Williamite War.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Dunkeld
gptkbp:influenced Subsequent conflicts in Scotland
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Annually commemorated by local groups
Reenactments are held to commemorate the battle
Various memorials exist in Dunkeld
gptkbp:legacy Remembered as a key battle in Scottish history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Dunkeld,_Scotland
gptkbp:military_strategy Government forces relied on artillery support
Involved flanking maneuvers by Highlanders
gptkbp:narrative_style Various interpretations exist regarding the battle's outcome
gptkbp:notable_allies Alliances formed among clans during the battle
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Glenshiel
gptkb:Battle_of_Killiecrankie
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Williamite_War_in_Ireland
gptkbp:participants Many clans participated in the battle
gptkbp:primary_source Letters and diaries from participants exist
Numerous books analyze the battle
gptkbp:result Scottish Government victory
gptkbp:significance Defended the Scottish Government's position
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the Highlands
gptkbp:tactics Government forces used traditional military formations
Highlanders used guerrilla tactics
gptkbp:tourist_attraction Attracts visitors interested in Scottish history