Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased US influence in Central America.
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| gptkbp:area |
Yes.
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| gptkbp:casualties |
Low for both sides
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| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Spain
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Admiral_William_T._Sampson
gptkb:General_William_R._Shafter Included naval and land troops. |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
In military history.
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| gptkbp:date |
June 1898
June 1898. |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Santiago_de_Cuba
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Examined in military studies.
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Spanish-American War.
|
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
About its casualties.
About its impact on US imperialism. About its legacy. About its military tactics. About its significance. |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced US foreign policy.
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Part of the larger conflict between the US and Spain.
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of San Juan del Sur
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| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:naval_warfare
land forces |
| gptkbp:key_event |
Naval blockade.
Capture of San Juan del Sur. Engagement with Spanish ships. Landing of US troops. |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Symbol of US expansionism.
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:San_Juan_del_Sur,_Nicaragua
|
| gptkbp:military_engagement |
Yes.
|
| gptkbp:military_unit |
Included Marines and sailors.
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Battle of El Caney.
Battle of Manila Bay. Battle of San Juan Hill. Battle of Santiago. |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Secured US naval presence in the region.
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Spanish–_American_War
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Guantanamo_Bay
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| gptkbp:primary_source |
Eyewitness accounts.
Letters from soldiers. Newspaper articles. Military reports. Official documents. |
| gptkbp:result |
American victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic control of the Pacific coast
|
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
To secure trade routes.
To establish US dominance in the Caribbean. To prevent Spanish reinforcements. To support Cuban independence. To weaken Spanish naval power. |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of shipping routes.
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| gptkbp:tactics |
Naval bombardment followed by land assault.
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:naval_warfare
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Nicaraguan_Civil_War
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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