Battle of Long Island

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Borough
gptkb:Battle_of_Trenton
gptkb:George_Washington
gptkb:King_George_III
gptkb:Battle_of_Bunker_Hill
gptkbp:aftermath Retreat of the Continental Army
retreat of American forces to Manhattan
Retreat of American forces to Manhattan
gptkbp:casualties American: 1,000
British casualties approximately 400
British: 400
American casualties approximately 1,000
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Continental_Army
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Continental_Army
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_George_Washington
gptkb:General_William_Howe
Leadership of General Washington questioned
gptkbp:conflict British control of New York City
gptkbp:cultural_impact Portrayal in literature and film
gptkbp:date August 27, 1776
gptkbp:emergency_services Continental Army retreated to Manhattan
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_White_Plains
gptkbp:forward Advance into New York City
gptkbp:fought_in August 27 and August 30, 1776
August 27, 1776 and August 30, 1776
gptkbp:has_ability American: 10,000
British: 32,000
were delayed
arrived prior to the battle
gptkbp:historical_analysis Study of military tactics and leadership
considered a turning point for British strategy
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the American Revolutionary War
Part of the New York and New Jersey campaign
part of the larger conflict for independence
Varied perspectives on leadership and strategy
gptkbp:historical_documentation Reports and letters from the battle
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced French support for the American cause
Showed the impact of weather on military operations
Highlighted the challenges of urban warfare
Showed the impact of leadership decisions on battle outcomes
Boosted British morale
Diminished American confidence
Highlighted the importance of intelligence in warfare
increased British control in the region
Demonstrated the importance of alliances in warfare
Increased recruitment for the Continental Army
Shifted the momentum to British forces
Set the stage for future battles in the Revolutionary War
Reinforced the need for better training of American troops
Demonstrated the importance of supply lines in warfare
Highlighted the role of geography in military strategy
Demonstrated the role of propaganda in shaping public perception of the war
Influenced the tactics of both British and American forces in subsequent battles
Affected the morale of loyalists in the region
Influenced the outcome of the Siege of Boston
Led to further British campaigns in New York
Set a precedent for future American military engagements
Revealed weaknesses in American leadership
Showed the effectiveness of British artillery
Influenced British public opinion on the war effort
Demonstrated the importance of reconnaissance in military strategy
Demonstrated the challenges of coordinating American forces
Contributed to the British strategy of isolating New England
Contributed to the evolution of military logistics in the Revolutionary War
Reinforced the need for effective communication among troops
Led to the establishment of fortifications in New York City
Reinforced the need for a unified command among American forces
Contributed to the development of guerrilla tactics by American forces
Influenced the training and organization of future American military units
Led to the establishment of military hospitals for wounded soldiers
Led to the establishment of a more organized American command structure
gptkbp:historical_significance Demonstrated British military superiority
demonstrated the challenges faced by the Continental Army
gptkbp:historical_source accounts from soldiers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Long Island
gptkbp:influenced subsequent battles in the Revolutionary War
gptkbp:intelligence American forces underestimated British strength
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:memorial
Memorials and historical sites
held annually in Brooklyn.
gptkbp:is_involved_in over 10,000 American troops
over 30,000 British troops
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:Battle_of_Brooklyn
gptkbp:key_event gptkb:Battle_of_Brooklyn
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Washington
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Lee
gptkbp:landscape Hilly and wooded terrain
gptkbp:leadership praised for effective strategy
questioned after the defeat
gptkbp:led_to gptkb:British_occupation_of_New_York_City
gptkbp:legacy remains a subject of study in military history
Considered a turning point in the war.
Influenced future military tactics
gptkbp:location gptkb:Long_Island,_New_York
gptkbp:military_branch included militia units
included Hessian troops
gptkbp:military_strategy Conventional warfare
Divide and conquer
British naval superiority
Strengthened British resolve
American defensive positions
use of artillery by British forces
gptkbp:mission Retreat to New Jersey
gptkbp:mood diminished after the battle
Low morale for American forces
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Trenton
gptkb:Battle_of_Saratoga
gptkb:Battle_of_Princeton
British consolidated control over New York
gptkbp:notable_event Washington's retreat across the East River
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Henry_Clinton
gptkb:John_A._Sullivan
gptkb:William_Alexander,_Lord_Stirling
gptkb:Charles_Cornwallis
gptkb:Nathanael_Greene
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:British_Navy
gptkbp:occurs_in gptkb:Brooklyn
gptkbp:outcome Loss for the Continental Army
American forces suffered heavy losses
Loss of New York City for the Continental Army
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Brooklyn
gptkbp:primary_source Diaries of soldiers
Historical analyses and books
letters from commanders
historical books and documentaries
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance First major battle after the Declaration of Independence
first major battle after the Declaration of Independence
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the Hudson River
Control of New York City
control of New York City
to secure New York as a base of operations
gptkbp:tactics divide and conquer
defensive positioning
Flanking maneuver
flanking maneuver by British forces
Flanking maneuver by British forces
to capture New York City
to defend New York City
gptkbp:weather_conditions Hot and humid
rain and fog affected visibility