Battle of Fort William Henry
GPTKB entity
Statements (107)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_battles
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:Massacre_at_Fort_William_Henry
siege of Fort William Henry |
| gptkbp:allies |
British and their allies
French and their allies |
| gptkbp:battle |
Retreat to Fort Edward
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| gptkbp:casualties |
high casualties on both sides
British: 1,500 French: 400 |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:French_Army |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:British
gptkb:French |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Marquis_de_Montcalm
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_George_Monro |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
gptkb:memorials
Museums Reenactments Historical markers |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
memorials established
historical societies involved reenactments held |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspired art
Inspired literature depicted in novels depicted in plays depicted in movies Inspired reenactments |
| gptkbp:date |
1755
August 3, 1757 |
| gptkbp:defeated |
August 9, 1757
British troops allowed to leave safely |
| gptkbp:defense |
Fortifications around the fort
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:Films
Historical novels |
| gptkbp:events |
gptkb:Siege_warfare
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Ticonderoga
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| gptkbp:fortifications |
gptkb:Fort_William_Henry
constructed by British captured by French |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:colonialism
colonial conflicts in North America |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Impact on British colonial policy
Effect on future battles Interpretations of the massacre Role of Native American allies |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
varied perspectives
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| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
varied scholarly views
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
shift in power dynamics
marked a turning point in the war influence on future battles impact on colonial relations highlighted the importance of supply lines influenced public opinion in Britain Influenced colonial attitudes towards British military leadership contributed to British military reforms demonstrated the role of Native American allies led to changes in fortification strategies near Hudson River near Lake Champlain reflected colonial tensions shaped military tactics in North America |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Fort William Henry
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| gptkbp:legacy |
inspiration for literature and film
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Fort_William_Henry,_New_York
gptkb:Fort_William_Henry |
| gptkbp:military_outcome |
Loss for British forces
Gain for French forces |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Flanking maneuvers
offensive tactics defensive position Use of artillery Supply line disruption |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Marquis_de_Montcalm
gptkb:General_William_Johnson |
| gptkbp:outcome |
evacuation of British forces
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:French_and_Indian_War
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Lake_George
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| gptkbp:primary_source |
Historical analyses
military reports Military reports diaries of soldiers Letters from participants letters from commanders |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Lake_George
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| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Seven_Years'_War
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| gptkbp:result |
French victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
part of the French and Indian War
demonstrated French strength in North America |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of Lake George
control of Lake George |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
gptkb:Siege_warfare
flanking maneuvers artillery bombardment |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:Siege_warfare
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| gptkbp:year |
1755
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Marquis_de_Montcalm
gptkb:Thunder_Bay,_Ontario gptkb:Louis-Joseph_de_Montcalm gptkb:Battle_of_Crown_Point gptkb:Battle_of_Lake_George gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Crown_Point gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Oswego gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Edward gptkb:British_71st_Highland_Regiment |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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