Battle of Jersey

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Increased fortifications in Jersey
Strengthened British control over Jersey
gptkbp:casualties Included many officers
French: 200
British: 60
Included local militia members
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:British_forces
gptkb:French_forces
gptkbp:commander Major Francis Peirson
General Marquis de Castries
gptkbp:commemoration Annual reenactments
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influence on local folklore
gptkbp:date January 6, 1781
gptkbp:fighting_style Close-quarters combat
gptkbp:fought_against gptkb:Jersey_Island
gptkbp:french_fleet Led by Admiral de la Clue
gptkbp:french_naval_support Provided by the French Navy
gptkbp:historical_context Conflict between Britain and France
gptkbp:historical_figures Various interpretations of the battle
gptkbp:historical_records Preserved in local history
gptkbp:historical_significance Symbol of resistance
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Jersey
gptkbp:jersey's_commemorative_plaques Mark significant locations
gptkbp:jersey's_community Engages in remembrance activities.
gptkbp:jersey's_culture Reflects the battle's history
gptkbp:jersey's_economy Affected by the war
gptkbp:jersey's_education Includes lessons on the battle
gptkbp:jersey's_fortifications Key to British defense
gptkbp:jersey's_government Supported British efforts
gptkbp:jersey's_heritage Influenced by the battle
gptkbp:jersey's_historical_research Focuses on the battle's impact
gptkbp:jersey's_historical_sites Include battle-related landmarks
gptkbp:jersey's_identity Shaped by the battle's outcome
gptkbp:jersey's_local_legends Include stories from the battle
gptkbp:jersey's_military_history Includes the battle
gptkbp:jersey's_museums Feature exhibits on the battle
gptkbp:jersey's_population Mostly loyal to Britain
gptkbp:jersey's_public_events Often include references to the battle
gptkbp:jersey's_role Strategic location in the war
gptkbp:jersey's_tourism Promoted by the battle's history
gptkbp:legacy Commemoration in Jersey
gptkbp:location gptkb:Jersey
gptkbp:military_leadership Recognized for bravery
gptkbp:military_strategy Surprise attack
gptkbp:military_unit Included local militia
gptkbp:notable_commanders Included regular troops and militia
gptkbp:notable_event Death of Major Francis Peirson
gptkbp:notable_ships Provided by the Royal Navy
gptkbp:primary_source Historical analyses and books
Letters and reports from the time
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance part of the American Revolutionary War
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the English Channel
gptkbp:strategy Attempt to weaken British influence
Capture of Jersey
Defend Jersey
gptkbp:strength Arrived too late
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Isle_of_Jersey
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5