Battle of Monocacy

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:J._E._B._Stuart
gptkbp:aftermath Union forces retreated to Washington, D. C.
gptkbp:casualties approximately 5,800 total
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:military_officer
gptkb:political_organization
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Jubal_Early
gptkb:General_Lew_Wallace
approximately 6,500
approximately 15,000
offensive attack
arrived in time
analyzed in military studies.
arrived too late
examined in biographies.
gptkbp:conflict shaped future campaigns.
gptkbp:conservation_efforts important for education.
ongoing by National Park Service.
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired local folklore.
gptkbp:cultural_references featured in novels and films.
gptkbp:date July 9, 1864
gptkbp:educational_programs offered at the battlefield.
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Stevens
gptkbp:historical_analysis examined in Civil War studies.
gptkbp:historical_context part of the Valley Campaigns of 1864
debate over effectiveness of Union leadership
gptkbp:historical_documentation archived in libraries.
gptkbp:historical_figure varied perspectives on the battle.
gptkbp:historical_significance recognized by historians.
first major battle fought in Maryland during the Civil War.
considered a turning point.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Monocacy
gptkbp:impact displacement of local residents
economic effects on Frederick.
some aided Union forces.
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in annual reenactments
held annually.
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:Monocacy_National_Battlefield
located at the battlefield site.
gptkbp:legacy symbol of Union resilience
gptkbp:location gptkb:Frederick_County,_Maryland
gptkbp:military_strategy use of railroads for troop movement
influenced future engagements.
gptkbp:narrative_style contributed to Civil War memory.
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Cedar_Creek
gptkb:Battle_of_Antietam
gptkb:Battle_of_Winchester
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:American_Civil_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Stevens
gptkbp:primary_source Confederate reports
Lew Wallace's memoirs
gptkbp:result Union defeat
gptkbp:significance delayed Confederate advance on Washington, D. C.
gptkbp:strategic_importance protecting Washington, D. C.
gptkbp:student_organizations defensive position
gptkbp:tactics flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:tourist_attraction attracts history enthusiasts.
provides historical context.
gptkbp:weather_conditions rainy and muddy