Battle of Fort Frontenac

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthened British position in North America
gptkbp:allies Involved alliances with Native American tribes
gptkbp:archaeological_findings Site of ongoing archaeological studies
gptkbp:battle British took control of the fort
gptkbp:casualties British casualties were relatively low
French casualties were significant
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:French_Army
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Governor_Louis_de_la_Corne
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_John_Bradstreet
gptkbp:commemoration Remembered in military history
Site of historical reenactments
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced American military culture
gptkbp:date August 26, 1758
gptkbp:defeated French surrendered the fort
gptkbp:economic_impact Disrupted French supply routes
gptkbp:educational_programs Used in educational programs about the French and Indian War
gptkbp:fortifications Fort Frontenac was a key French fort
Fort Frontenac was designed for defense
gptkbp:french_defense French forces were outnumbered
gptkbp:french_leaders Notable leaders included Louis de la Corne
gptkbp:french_objectives To maintain control over North America
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger conflict between Britain and France.
gptkbp:historical_figures Documented in various historical texts
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked a turning point in the war
Significant in the context of colonial warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Fort Frontenac
gptkbp:intelligence British had superior intelligence
gptkbp:is_located_in Located at the confluence of waterways
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future military engagements in the region
gptkbp:location Fort Frontenac, Ontario
gptkbp:logistics British had better supply lines
gptkbp:military_leadership Notable leaders included John Bradstreet
gptkbp:military_outcome Led to further British campaigns in the region
gptkbp:military_strategy Incorporated siege warfare tactics
gptkbp:military_technology Use of artillery by the British
gptkbp:narrative Part of larger historical narratives of the war
gptkbp:notable_commanders French reinforcements arrived too late
gptkbp:notable_ships British naval forces provided support
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:French_and_Indian_War
gptkbp:primary_source Secondary sources include historical analyses
Primary sources include letters and military reports
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance Control of Lake Ontario
gptkbp:strategy British aimed to cut off French supply lines
French relied on fortifications
Siege tactics were employed by the British
To gain control of the Great Lakes
gptkbp:tactics British used a combined arms approach
gptkbp:tourism Attracts tourists interested in military history
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jeffery_Amherst
gptkb:Pierre_de_Rigaud_de_Vaudreuil
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5