Battle of San Felipe

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:José_María_Morelos_y_Pavón
gptkbp:aftermath Increased tensions between US and Mexico
gptkbp:casualties Low casualties
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Mexico
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:command_structure Chain of command under Taylor
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Mariano_Arista
gptkb:Zachary_Taylor
Leadership of Zachary Taylor
gptkbp:community_impact Influenced US public opinion on the war
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced literature and art
gptkbp:date April 1846
gptkbp:duration One day
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Palo_Alto
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:Rio_Grande_River
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Annexation_of_Texas
Varied interpretations by historians
Part of the broader conflict over Texas independence.
gptkbp:historical_documentation Chronicled by historians
gptkbp:historical_figure Documented in military archives
gptkbp:historical_significance Contributed to the territorial expansion of the US
Marked escalation of conflict between US and Mexico
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of San Felipe
gptkbp:impact Minimal civilian involvement
gptkbp:intelligence Reconnaissance missions prior to battle
gptkbp:involved_forces Approximately 1,000 US troops
Approximately 1,500 Mexican troops
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Memorials in Texas
gptkbp:legacy Part of US military history
gptkbp:location gptkb:San_Felipe,_Texas
gptkbp:logistics Supply lines from Texas
gptkbp:military_branch Cavalry and infantry units
gptkbp:military_strategy Engagement between US and Mexican forces
Offensive operations by US forces
gptkbp:military_technology Use of artillery
gptkbp:mission Defeat Mexican forces in Texas
gptkbp:mood High among US forces
gptkbp:narrative_style Part of the larger narrative of westward expansion
gptkbp:notable_allies No formal alliances
gptkbp:outcome Secured US position in Texas
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Mexican-American_War
gptkbp:preceded_by Skirmishes at the Rio Grande
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Treaty_of_Guadalupe_Hidalgo
gptkbp:result American victory
gptkbp:significance gptkb:First_battle_of_the_Mexican-American_War
gptkbp:strategic_importance Set the stage for future battles
Control of the Rio Grande
Establish US dominance in the region
gptkbp:tactics Flanking maneuvers
Mexican defensive positions
gptkbp:type Land battle
gptkbp:weather_conditions Hot and dry