Battle of Paulus Hook

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath boosted American morale
gptkbp:casualties British: 200
American: 14
14 wounded
200 killed or captured
gptkbp:combat_history part of the Revolutionary War narrative
gptkbp:combat_role urban environment
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Great_Britain
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_John_Mc_Crea
Major Henry Lee III
Major Henry Lee
gptkbp:commemoration historical reenactments
gptkbp:cultural_impact depicted in literature
gptkbp:date August 19, 1779
gptkbp:events gptkb:Battle_of_Stony_Point
gptkbp:famous_landmark dedicated to the battle
gptkbp:fortifications Fort at Paulus Hook
defended by artillery
gptkbp:has_tradition after the battle
gptkbp:historical_analysis considered a tactical success
gptkbp:historical_context Siege of New York City
gptkbp:historical_documentation military records
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:George_Washington
gptkb:William_Howe
gptkbp:historical_impact increased support for the Continental Army
gptkbp:historical_interpretation varied perspectives on tactics.
gptkbp:historical_significance studied in military academies
demonstrated American tactical ingenuity
gptkbp:historical_site Paulus Hook Historic District
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Paulus Hook
gptkbp:legacy inspired future military tactics
gptkbp:location Hudson River waterfront
Paulus Hook, New Jersey
gptkbp:military_engagement ambush
skirmish
gptkbp:military_strategy hit-and-run tactics
gptkbp:military_unit gptkb:Lee's_Legion
approximately 1,000
approximately 400
British 60th Regiment of Foot
gptkbp:next_event gptkb:Battle_of_Monmouth
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Trenton
gptkb:Battle_of_Yorktown
gptkb:Battle_of_Princeton
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:General_Sir_Henry_Clinton
gptkbp:outcome capture of British soldiers
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:historical_accounts
letters from Major Henry Lee
gptkbp:result American victory
gptkbp:significance part of the American Revolutionary War
gptkbp:strategy surprise attack
defensive positioning
guerrilla warfare tactics
control of New Jersey
night assault
disrupt British supply lines
gptkbp:tactics flanking maneuver
gptkbp:type land battle
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jersey_City,_New_Jersey
gptkb:Jersey_City
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5