Battle of Fort Washington II
GPTKB entity
Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Union_16th_Corps
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Retreat of American forces
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| gptkbp:casualties |
Heavy for Continental Army
Light for British Army |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Continental_Army |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:George_Washington
gptkb:William_Howe |
| gptkbp:date |
gptkb:1776
November 16, 1776 |
| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
gptkb:Fort_Washington
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Lee
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the New York Campaign
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Influenced French support for the American cause
Demonstrated the impact of geography on military strategy Influenced subsequent battles Showed the importance of intelligence in warfare Increased British control in New York Highlighted the role of logistics in warfare Impact on American morale Demonstrated British military strength Contributed to the evolution of military tactics Led to changes in military leadership Part of the larger struggle for independence Demonstrated the importance of alliances Showed the importance of morale in military engagements Loss of strategic position Part of the narrative of American resilience Influenced future American fortifications Influenced the outcome of the Revolutionary War Increased British confidence Contributed to the development of American military doctrine Affected public perception of the war Contributed to the winter of 1776-1777 hardships Highlighted need for better fortifications Led to American reorganization of forces Part of the legacy of the American Revolution Revealed weaknesses in American strategy Showed the need for better training of troops Reinforced the need for a unified command structure Showed challenges of defending against a larger army |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Fort Washington II
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Fort_Washington,_New_York
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| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:Hessian_troops
gptkb:New_York_militia |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Surrender of American forces
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Long_Island
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| gptkbp:result |
British victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Loss of Fort Washington
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the Hudson River
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| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:military_siege
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