Battle of Monmouth Courthouse
GPTKB entity
Statements (95)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:George_Washington
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
retreat of British forces
increased public support for the Continental Army Continental Army's morale boost |
| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 1,000
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| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Continental_Army |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:George_Washington
gptkb:General_Charles_Lee gptkb:Charles_Cornwallis gptkb:Sir_Henry_Clinton Charles Lee criticized for retreat George Washington praised for leadership |
| gptkbp:conflict |
halted British advance in the North
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| gptkbp:contributed_to |
American independence efforts
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
depicted in films and literature
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| gptkbp:date |
June 28, 1778
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
the ' Molly Pitcher' legend
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| gptkbp:fought_in |
open fields
June 28, 1778 June 28, 1778 and June 29, 1778 strategic terrain the summer of 1778 |
| gptkbp:has_ability |
complex and challenging
approximately 11,000 Continental troops approximately 15,000 British troops |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
considered a turning point in the war
influence on future battles analyzed for military tactics highlighted the importance of logistics in warfare impact on British strategy role in the overall campaign studied for leadership decisions contributed to the eventual American victory reflected the growing capabilities of the Continental Army demonstrated the challenges of command in battle examined for its lessons in military history examined for troop movements impact on American morale showed the impact of weather on military operations |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
battle maps
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| gptkbp:historical_figure |
varied interpretations
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
boosted morale of American troops
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
pivotal moment in the war
demonstrated the effectiveness of the Continental Army one of the largest battles in the war |
| gptkbp:historical_site |
gptkb:Monmouth_Battlefield_State_Park
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Monmouth Courthouse
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| gptkbp:influence |
inspired future military tactics
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| gptkbp:influenced |
public perception of the war
subsequent battles |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:literature_and_art
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| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
military historians
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Monmouth_Battlefield_State_Park
held annually historical societies. held in New Jersey |
| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
historical journals
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| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
documentaries and films
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| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
cavalry units
infantry and artillery units |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
heroism of soldiers
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| gptkbp:key_event |
Washington took command during the battle
fighting continued into the night retreat of Charles Lee's forces |
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:Molly_Pitcher
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| gptkbp:legacy |
commemorated in American history
commemorated in various historical sites |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Monmouth_County,_New_Jersey
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| gptkbp:military_branch |
approximately 15,000
approximately 11,000 |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
defensive positions
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| gptkbp:mission |
showed Continental Army's resilience
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
Molly Pitcher taking over cannon
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| gptkbp:notable_for |
high temperatures affecting troops
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| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:George_Washington
gptkb:Henry_Knox gptkb:Charles_Lee |
| gptkbp:outcome |
British withdrawal
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
New Jersey's heritage |
| gptkbp:primary_source |
letters and reports from participants
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| gptkbp:result |
inconclusive
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| gptkbp:significance |
demonstrated the effectiveness of the Continental Army
one of the largest battles of the American Revolutionary War |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
control of New Jersey
New Jersey's geography |
| gptkbp:tactics |
flanking maneuvers
retreat and regroup |
| gptkbp:training |
American history classes
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| gptkbp:was_marked_by |
significant troop engagements
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
extreme heat
extremely hot |