Statements (143)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:George_Washington
gptkb:King_George_III |
| gptkbp:activities |
American forces reported heavy losses
British forces reported success |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Continued conflict in the region
Continental Army retreated Increased British control in the region Strengthened British control in the region Continued British dominance in the region Fort Montgomery was abandoned Increased British presence in the area |
| gptkbp:casualties |
British: 200
British: 50 American casualties estimated at 200 American: 400 American: 200 British casualties estimated at 50 |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Continental_Army |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Continental_Army |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:George_Clinton
gptkb:General_Sir_Henry_Clinton gptkb:Major_General_Sir_Henry_Clinton gptkb:Sir_Henry_Clinton Colonel John Mc Claughry |
| gptkbp:coordinates |
gptkb:Fort_Montgomery_State_Historic_Site
gptkb:Hudson_River gptkb:New_York_State gptkb:West_Point,_New_York Highlands region of New York |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Featured in documentaries
Studied in military history courses Referenced in literature Influences local tourism Commemorated in museums Remembered in local history Taught in American history classes Commemorated in historical sites Subject of historical reenactments Portrayed in historical reenactments Memorialized in local history Inspires local heritage events |
| gptkbp:date |
1777
October 6, 1777 |
| gptkbp:defense |
gptkb:British_forces
gptkb:American_forces |
| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
gptkb:Fort_Clinton
gptkb:Fort_Montgomery Built by the Continental Army |
| gptkbp:dissolved |
1777
|
| gptkbp:event_type |
gptkb:military_operation
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Forts_Clinton_and_Montgomery
gptkb:Battle_of_Saratoga gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Clinton |
| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
gptkb:Hudson_River
|
| gptkbp:has_ability |
Did not arrive in time
Arrived prior to the battle |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied in military history courses
Examined in military studies Featured in historical novels Analyzed for its strategic implications Discussed in documentaries Examined in Revolutionary War literature |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the larger campaign for control of New York
Part of the larger conflict between Great Britain and the Thirteen Colonies |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Part of the American Revolutionary War
Strengthened British position in New York |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced future military strategies
Demonstrated the challenges of defending fortifications Contributed to the eventual American defeat in the campaign |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Demonstrated the vulnerability of American defenses
Demonstrated British control in the Hudson Valley Part of the campaign to control the Hudson River Valley |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Fort Montgomery
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Boosted British morale
Diminished American defenses Shifted control of the Hudson River Affected morale of American forces |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Reenactments
Historical markers Remembered in local history |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future military strategies
Influenced future military strategies in the war Influenced future American fortifications Highlighted the need for better military coordination |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Hudson_Highlands
gptkb:Hudson_River_Valley gptkb:Fort_Montgomery,_New_York |
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:battle Approximately 1,000 troops Approximately 3,000 troops |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:Siege_of_Fort_Montgomery
gptkb:military_siege gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Clinton Flanking maneuvers Siege tactics Flanking maneuver Direct assault |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Saratoga
gptkb:Battle_of_Ticonderoga Retreat of American forces |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Capture of American fortifications
Loss for the Continental Army Loss of American fortifications |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Forts_Clinton_and_Montgomery
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Clinton |
| gptkbp:primary_source |
Official documents
Military reports Eyewitness accounts Diaries of soldiers Historical accounts and analyses Letters from commanders Contemporary newspaper articles Official military documents Letters and reports from the battle |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Siege_of_Fort_Montgomery
gptkb:Battle_of_Saratoga gptkb:Battle_of_White_Plains |
| gptkbp:result |
British victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic control of the Hudson River
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the Hudson River
Prevented American forces from controlling the Hudson River |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:military_siege
Flanking maneuvers Siege tactics Artillery bombardment Defensive fortifications Infantry assault Capture American fortifications Defend against British advances Surrounding and besieging the fort To defend key fortifications To isolate New England from the southern colonies To maintain control of the Hudson River Valley To secure the Hudson River corridor |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:military_siege
|
| gptkbp:year_created |
gptkb:1776
|