Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Union occupation of Roanoke Island
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| gptkbp:battle |
Union forces strengthened in the region
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| gptkbp:casualties |
Confederacy: 1,000
Union: 658 |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Union_Army
gptkb:Union |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Ambrose_Burnside
gptkb:General_Henry_A._Wise |
| gptkbp:date |
February 7-8, 1862
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_New_Bern
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| gptkbp:fought_against |
February 7-8, 1862
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:American_Civil_War
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Boosted Union morale
Reinforced the need for better logistics Influenced public perception of the war Demonstrated effectiveness of amphibious operations Demonstrated the importance of intelligence in warfare Facilitated Union control of the North Carolina coast Demonstrated the effectiveness of joint operations between army and navy Led to the establishment of a Union base in North Carolina. Contributed to the overall Union strategy in the Civil War Affected Confederate morale Contributed to the Union's Anaconda Plan Highlighted importance of coastal defenses Increased pressure on Confederate defenses Influenced naval tactics in the Civil War Led to increased naval engagements Led to the capture of other strategic locations Set a precedent for future amphibious assaults Set the stage for further Union advances Highlighted the challenges of defending coastal areas Influenced military planning for subsequent campaigns Showcased the role of local support in military campaigns |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
First major battle in North Carolina
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Roanoke Island
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Roanoke_Island,_North_Carolina
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Blockade of Southern ports
Securing supply lines Capture of coastal cities Disruption of Confederate supply routes |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:Union_Navy
gptkb:Confederate_Navy |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Union control of Roanoke Island
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:North_Carolina_Campaign
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Henry
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| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:Union_victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic Union victory in the Civil War
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of North Carolina's waterways
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
Amphibious assault
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:John_G._Foster_Jr.
gptkb:Burnside's_Expedition gptkb:Battle_of_the_Roanoke_River gptkb:Roanoke_River gptkb:North_Atlantic_Blockading_Squadron gptkb:Roanoke,_Virginia gptkb:Battle_of_Plymouth gptkb:General_John_G._Foster gptkb:Battle_of_the_Cape_Fear_River |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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