Battle of Saginaw

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Saginaw_Bay
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthened American control in Michigan
gptkbp:casualties Minimal for both sides
gptkbp:celebrates Observed by local communities
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Colonel_John_Mc_Arthur
gptkb:Major_William_Mc_Kay
gptkbp:conflict Contributed to the eventual American victory in the War of 1812
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced local folklore and history
gptkbp:date September 24, 1812
gptkbp:has_ability Approximately 1,000 American troops
Approximately 500 British and Native American troops
gptkbp:historical_analysis Included in local history curricula
gptkbp:historical_context Tensions between the US and British forces
Part of the larger conflict between the US and British forces
gptkbp:historical_documentation Recorded in the annals of military history
gptkbp:historical_event Documented in various military archives
Remembered in local historical societies
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Colonel_John_Mc_Arthur
gptkb:Major_William_Mc_Kay
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced future military engagements in the region
gptkbp:historical_significance A key event in the War of 1812 in the Midwest.
Demonstrated the resilience of American forces
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Saginaw
gptkbp:impact Influenced settlement patterns in Michigan
gptkbp:is_a_resource_for Taught in Michigan history classes
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Occasional historical re-enactments held
Local historical societies honor the battle
gptkbp:legacy Part of Michigan's military history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Saginaw,_Michigan
gptkbp:military_strategy Defensive positioning against British advances
Part of the Michigan militia
Use of fortifications and terrain advantage
gptkbp:notable_allies Various Native American tribes
gptkbp:notable_battle Part of the narrative of American military history
gptkbp:outcome Secured American presence in the region
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:War_of_1812
gptkbp:primary_source Historical analyses and books
Military reports and letters
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Frenchtown
gptkb:Siege_of_Fort_Mackinac
gptkb:Battle_of_Lake_Erie
gptkbp:result American victory
gptkbp:significance Defensive action during the War of 1812
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the Great Lakes region