Battle of Santa Rosa Island (1861)
GPTKB entity
Statements (91)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Santa_Rosa_Island
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased tensions in the region
set the stage for future conflicts in the region influenced future military strategies in the region boosted morale for Union troops Union reinforcements sent to Fort Pickens increased Union presence in Florida boosted morale for Union forces increased tensions between Union and Confederate forces in Florida highlighted the importance of coastal defenses led to increased military presence in Florida resulted in further skirmishes in the area strengthened Union control of the Gulf Coast contributed to the overall strategy of the Anaconda Plan led to the establishment of Fort Pickens as a key military post |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Union casualties approximately 200
Union casualties were approximately 200 Confederate casualties approximately 300 Confederate casualties were approximately 300 Confederate casualties approximately 100 |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Confederate_States
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:military_officer
gptkb:political_organization gptkb:Union_forces gptkb:Confederate_forces |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Richard_H._Anderson
gptkb:Colonel_William_H._French gptkb:Brigadier_General_John_Bragg Union leadership under Colonel William H. French Confederate leadership under General Richard H. Anderson |
| gptkbp:communication |
telegraph lines
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired local folklore
studied in military history courses commemorated in historical reenactments |
| gptkbp:date |
1861
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| gptkbp:duration |
September 1861
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
Battle of Santa Rosa Island (1861) -aftermath
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| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
gptkb:Gulf_of_Mexico
gptkb:Pensacola_Bay gptkb:Santa_Rosa_Island |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the early campaigns of the Civil War
part of the early stages of the Civil War |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Union forces secured the area
Confederate forces withdrew |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
increased Union morale
influenced future military engagements in the region contributed to the overall Union strategy in the South highlighted the role of naval power in the Civil War demonstrated the importance of coastal defenses led to further military engagements in Florida reduced Confederate influence in the Gulf region set the stage for future conflicts in Florida influenced future military engagements in Florida |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
strategic location for naval operations
early Union victory in the Gulf Coast region proximity to Florida coast first major battle in Florida during the Civil War |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Santa Rosa Island (1861)
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| gptkbp:intelligence |
reconnaissance missions
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Santa_Rosa_Island
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| gptkbp:logistics |
reinforcements from nearby bases
supply lines from the North |
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:4th_Alabama_Infantry_Regiment
gptkb:1st_Florida_Infantry_Regiment gptkb:U._S._Navy_vessels gptkb:3rd_U._S._Artillery |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
defensive operations
land and naval battle offensive maneuvers by Confederates |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:General_Robert_E._Lee
gptkb:General_Braxton_Bragg |
| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:Colonel_William_H._French
gptkb:General_John_Milton_Bragg |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Union maintained control of Fort Pickens
prevented Confederate capture of Fort Pickens |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Civil_War
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
Battle of Santa Rosa Island (1861) -skirmishes
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| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Pickens
gptkb:Siege_of_Fort_Pickens Battle of Santa Rosa Island (1861) -skirmishes |
| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:Union_victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
defense of Fort Pickens
prevented Confederate capture of Fort Pickens |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
control of Pensacola Bay
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| gptkbp:tactics |
defensive fortifications
naval support |
| gptkbp:type |
skirmish
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
tropical climate
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