Statements (84)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Reinforced Confederate control of Texas
Reinforcement of Confederate naval presence |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Approximately 700
|
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Confederate_States
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Commodore_William_D._Porter
gptkb:Major_General_John_B._Magruder |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
Historical reenactments
Local monuments |
| gptkbp:date |
1863
January 1, 1864 January 1, 1863 |
| gptkbp:duration |
One day
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Esperanza
Battle of Galveston (1864) |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Considered a tactical success for Confederates
Demonstrated weaknesses in Union naval strategy |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Civil War naval operations
Part of the larger conflict of the Civil War |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Union forces retreated
Confederate forces secured the port |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Boosted Confederate morale
Influenced future naval battles Led to the establishment of memorials and commemorations Showed the importance of logistics in military campaigns Impact on supply lines Demonstrated the impact of leadership on battle outcomes Showed the importance of intelligence in military operations Influenced naval tactics in the Civil War Contributed to the evolution of naval warfare Affected civilian population in Galveston Affected post-war reconstruction efforts in Texas Contributed to the overall war strategy Delayed Union blockade efforts Demonstrated naval power of Confederacy Demonstrated the role of local geography in warfare Highlighted challenges of amphibious warfare Highlighted the role of artillery in naval battles Influenced public perception of the war in Texas Led to increased military presence in Texas Showcased importance of coastal defenses Reinforced the need for naval support in land operations Contributed to the legacy of the Civil War in Texas Restored Confederate control over Galveston |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Galveston
|
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:Union_forces
gptkb:Confederate_forces |
| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:Texas_Brigade
gptkb:United_States_Navy gptkb:1st_Texas_Heavy_Artillery gptkb:4th_Texas_Infantry |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future naval engagements
Highlighted importance of coastal defenses |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Galveston,_Texas
|
| gptkbp:military_engagement |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Coordinated land and naval attack
Use of ironclads |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:John_B._Magruder
gptkb:William_D._Porter |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:CSS_Bayou_City
gptkb:CSS_Neptune gptkb:USS_Harriet_Lane gptkb:USS_Westfield |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Union blockade failed
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Civil_War
|
| gptkbp:post_war_career |
Boosted Confederate morale
Delayed Union plans in Texas |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Galveston_(1862)
gptkb:Battle_of_Sabine_Pass |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Galveston_(1863)
gptkb:Battle_of_Mobile_Bay |
| gptkbp:result |
Confederate victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic port control
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of Gulf of Mexico
Control of Texas coast |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
Naval bombardment
Land assault |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:naval_warfare
Amphibious assault |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Confederate_States_Navy
gptkb:Texas gptkb:Union_Army |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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