Battle of King's Mountain

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath boosted Patriot morale
increased recruitment for the Patriot cause
gptkbp:casualties Loyalist casualties
Patriot militia casualties
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Loyalist_forces
Patriot militia
gptkbp:commander gptkb:William_Campbell
gptkb:Patrick_Ferguson
gptkbp:commemorated_by gptkb:National_Park_Service
gptkb:historical_monuments
gptkb:historical_markers
gptkb:educational_programs
re-enactments
gptkbp:date October 7, 1780
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Cowpens
gptkbp:fought_against rugged terrain
gptkbp:historical_context influenced by previous battles in the region
part of the larger conflict between Patriots and Loyalists
gptkbp:historical_significance weakened British control in the South
demonstrated effectiveness of guerrilla warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of King's Mountain
gptkbp:involved about 1,000 Loyalists
over 1,000 Patriot militia
gptkbp:legacy part of American folklore
inspired future military strategies
symbol of American resilience
celebrated in local culture
recognized in American history textbooks
gptkbp:location gptkb:King's_Mountain,_South_Carolina
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Isaac_Shelby
gptkb:John_Sevier
gptkb:James_Johnston
gptkb:William_Campbell
gptkb:Benjamin_Cleveland
gptkb:Patrick_Ferguson
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Camden
gptkbp:result American victory
gptkbp:significance turning point in the Southern campaign
gptkbp:strategic_importance demonstrated the resolve of the American forces
disrupted British supply lines
gptkbp:tactics_used surprise attack
flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:George_Washington
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3