Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_William_Otter
gptkb:the_Fenian_movement |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased tensions between Canada and the United States
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
British: approximately 50
Fenians: approximately 100 |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Fenians |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_Alfred_O'_Leary
gptkb:John_O'_Neill |
| gptkbp:date |
June 2, 1866
|
| gptkbp:fought_in |
Canadian soil
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Canadian_Confederation
Irish nationalism |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
led to the establishment of military memorials
inspired commemorative events led to increased military funding led to the creation of veterans' organizations contributed to the dialogue on national identity contributed to the formation of the Canadian Army encouraged volunteerism in military service fostered Canadian nationalism highlighted Canadian military readiness highlighted the role of Irish immigrants in Canada increased awareness of border security influenced Canadian defense policy influenced Canadian military strategy influenced Canadian-American relations inspired future Irish nationalist movements shaped the future of Canadian military engagements. led to discussions on military alliances prompted military training reforms shaped public perception of the Fenian Brotherhood shaped the narrative of Canadian military history influenced Canadian public opinion on military matters influenced the perception of the Fenian Brotherhood in Canada |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Ridgeway
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent military engagements
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
volunteers
militia units |
| gptkbp:legacy |
commemorated in Canadian history
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Ridgeway,_Ontario
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Captain_John_O'_Neill
gptkb:General_Thomas_Sweeney gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_Alfred_O'_Leary gptkb:Major_John_Mc_Mahon gptkb:Colonel_John_O'_Neill |
| gptkbp:outcome |
retreat of Fenians
|
| gptkbp:result |
British victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
part of the Fenian Raids
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
surprise attack
flanking maneuvers |