Battle of Natchitoches

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Red_River_Expedition
gptkbp:aftermath increased tensions between U. S. and Spain
Increased tensions between the U. S. and Spain
gptkbp:casualties minimal casualties
Minimal for both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Spanish_Empire
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Governor_Manuel_Salcedo
gptkb:General_Manuel_de_Salcedo
gptkb:Colonel_John_Campbell
Colonel John Campbell led U. S. forces
General Manuel de Salcedo led Spanish forces
gptkbp:consequences Contributed to U. S. expansionist policies
Influenced U. S.-Spanish relations
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for local art and literature
Influenced local folklore
gptkbp:date April 1814
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_New_Orleans
gptkbp:historical_analysis Examined in military history studies
Discussed in the context of the War of 1812
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger conflict in North America during the War of 1812
gptkbp:historical_significance Strategic river access
Located near the historic Natchitoches settlement
Showed U. S. military capability
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Natchitoches
gptkbp:impact Boosted morale among American settlers
Increased recruitment for U. S. forces
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Annual reenactments held
gptkbp:legacy Remembered in local history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Natchitoches,_Louisiana
gptkbp:military_strategy Defensive fortifications used
Guerrilla warfare employed by local militias
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_New_Orleans
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Bowyer
gptkbp:outcome Strengthened U. S. presence in the region
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:War_of_1812
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Bowyer
gptkbp:primary_source Military reports
Newspaper articles from the time
Eyewitness accounts
gptkbp:result American victory
gptkbp:significance part of the War of 1812
Defensive action against Spanish forces
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the Red River