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