Battle of Olustee

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Union forces retreated to Jacksonville
gptkbp:battle Union forces regrouped in Jacksonville
gptkbp:casualties Union: 1,861
lower than expected
Confederate: 946
higher than expected
approximately 1,500 Confederate
approximately 2,800 Union
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Confederate_States
gptkb:Union_Army
gptkb:Confederate_States_Army
gptkb:Union
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Truman_Seymour
gptkb:General_Joseph_Finegan
defend against Union advances
gptkbp:commemoration gptkb:Olustee_Battlefield_Historic_State_Park
held annually
Annual events held at the battlefield
held in February annually
installed at the battlefield site
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:date February 20, 1864
gptkbp:educational_programs developed around the battle's history
gptkbp:famous_landmark gptkb:Olustee_Battlefield_Historic_State_Park
placed throughout the area
gptkbp:fought_against February 20, 1864
gptkbp:historical_analysis subject of many studies
gptkbp:historical_context part of the Florida Expedition
gptkbp:historical_documentation gptkb:Official_Records_of_the_War_of_the_Rebellion
extensive records exist
gptkbp:historical_figures varied perspectives on the battle
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced Union strategy in the South
influenced Union strategy in the South
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked the end of Union attempts to penetrate deeper into Florida.
demonstrated the challenges of warfare in Florida
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Olustee
gptkbp:impact affected civilian populations
Boosted Confederate morale in Florida
gptkbp:legacy Symbol of Southern resistance
commemorated in various historical sites
gptkbp:location gptkb:Florida
gptkbp:military_leadership both sides had notable commanders
gptkbp:military_strategy Offensive tactics by Union forces
involved flanking maneuvers
Defensive tactics by Confederates
gptkbp:modern_relevance remains a topic of interest for historians
gptkbp:narrative varied interpretations exist
gptkbp:notable_event first major battle in Florida
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:General_Truman_Seymour
gptkb:General_Joseph_Finegan
gptkbp:objective to secure a supply line
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:American_Civil_War
Florida Campaign
gptkbp:preservation_efforts efforts ongoing to maintain the site.
gptkbp:result Confederate victory
gptkbp:significance Largest battle fought in Florida during the Civil War
largest battle fought in Florida during the Civil War
gptkbp:strategic_goals halted Union advances in Florida
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Florida's resources
control of Florida
gptkbp:strength Union: 5,500
approximately 5,000 Confederate troops
Confederate: 6,000
approximately 5,500 Union troops
gptkbp:student_organizations attempt to disrupt Confederate supply lines
gptkbp:terrain wooded area
gptkbp:tourism attracts visitors to the site
gptkbp:weather_conditions Rainy and muddy
rainy and muddy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Soldier
gptkb:Florida
gptkb:Union_Army
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Mc_Allister
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Wagner
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4