Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:George_Washington
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Continued American resistance in the region
|
| gptkbp:armament |
Used during the assault
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
American casualties were minimal
British casualties were significant |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Continental_Army |
| gptkbp:command_structure |
Part of the British Army's North American campaign
Part of the Continental Army's defense strategy |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_William_Howe
gptkb:Colonel_Christopher_Greene Colonel Greene was a key figure |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced American revolutionary sentiment
|
| gptkbp:date |
October 22, 1777
|
| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
Built by the Continental Army
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Mifflin
|
| gptkbp:garrison |
Included earthworks and wooden structures
Strengthened prior to the battle |
| gptkbp:has_ability |
Arrived too late
Provided by nearby units |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied by military historians
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Philadelphia campaign
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Documented in military archives
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Boosted American morale
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Strategically located on the Delaware River
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Fort Mercer
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
In local history
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Fort_Mercer,_New_Jersey
|
| gptkbp:losses |
Significant compared to American losses
|
| gptkbp:military_branch |
Included local militia
Led by General Howe |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Defensive operations
|
| gptkbp:mission |
Demonstrated American resilience
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Germantown
|
| gptkbp:objective |
To maintain control of the region
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Prevented British from capturing Fort Mifflin
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Red_Bank
|
| gptkbp:result |
American victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic victory for the Continental Army
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Critical for the control of the Delaware River
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
To defend the fort
British attempted a direct assault Fortification of the fort Involved frontal assaults To capture key forts To control the Delaware River To hold strategic positions To weaken American defenses Use of artillery by the Americans Utilized defensive positions |