Battle of Prestonpans

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath retreat of British forces
Boosted morale for the Jacobite cause
gptkbp:allies Support from local Scottish clans
gptkbp:armament Muskets and artillery
gptkbp:artwork Inspired artworks and literature.
gptkbp:casualties British casualties
Jacobite casualties
British government forces suffered heavy losses
Jacobite casualties were relatively low
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:British_government_forces
gptkb:Jacobites
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Sir_John_Cope
gptkb:Charles_Edward_Stuart
gptkbp:commemorated_by Memorials and reenactments
gptkbp:commemoration memorials in Scotland
gptkbp:communication Effective communication among Jacobite leaders
gptkbp:consequences Political ramifications for Scotland
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influence on Scottish identity
gptkbp:date September 21, 1745
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:films
gptkb:literature
gptkb:Art_History
Various historical accounts and literature
gptkbp:educational_role Taught in Scottish history classes
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Falkirk_Muir
gptkbp:fought_against gptkb:The_Jacobite_rising_of_1745
gptkbp:future_plans Surprise element in the attack
gptkbp:geography Proximity to Edinburgh
gptkbp:historical_analysis Subject of many historical studies
gptkbp:historical_context part of the struggle for Scottish independence
Part of the larger conflict between Jacobites and the British government
part of the larger conflict between Jacobites and Hanoverians
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Sir_John_Cope
gptkb:Charles_Edward_Stuart
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Prestonpans
gptkbp:influenced_by Previous Jacobite uprisings
gptkbp:intelligence Gathering intelligence on British movements
gptkbp:leadership Strong leadership by Charles Edward Stuart
gptkbp:legacy inspired Scottish nationalism
Remembered in Scottish history and culture
gptkbp:location Prestonpans, East Lothian, Scotland
Prestonpans, Scotland
gptkbp:logistics Supply issues for British forces
gptkbp:media Portrayed in films and documentaries
gptkbp:memorials Commemorative events held annually
gptkbp:mood High morale among Jacobite troops
gptkbp:notable_for Rapid and decisive victory for the Jacobites
gptkbp:notable_storylines Stories passed down through generations
gptkbp:outcome Set the stage for further Jacobite actions
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Jacobite_rising_of_1745
gptkbp:political_ideology Use of propaganda by Jacobites
gptkbp:recruitment Enlistment of Highlanders
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Culloden
gptkb:Battle_of_Falkirk
gptkbp:result Jacobite victory
gptkbp:significance gptkb:First_major_battle_of_the_Jacobite_rising_of_1745
boosted Jacobite morale
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Edinburgh
gptkbp:tactics surprise attack
Use of surprise and speed
Flanking maneuvers by Jacobite forces
Surprise attack by Jacobite forces
Use of local knowledge by Jacobites
gptkbp:terrain Fought on a battlefield with a slight elevation
gptkbp:tourism Attracts visitors to historical sites
gptkbp:training Training of Jacobite soldiers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jacobites
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4