Statements (98)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Joseph_E._Johnston
|
| gptkbp:activities |
Confederate Army report
Union Army report |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Union forces regrouped
Union forces continued to advance Confederate reinforcements arrived wounded General Johnston |
| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 11,000
approximately 13,000 |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Confederate_States
gptkb:political_organization |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Confederate_States
gptkb:political_organization |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Longstreet
gptkb:General_Fitz_John_Porter gptkb:General_John_B._Magruder gptkb:General_Joseph_E._Johnston gptkb:General_D._H._Hill gptkb:General_George_B._Mc_Clellan General Lee's rise to prominence General Mc Clellan's cautious approach |
| gptkbp:conflict |
strategic stalemate
|
| gptkbp:coordinates |
37.5° N 77.3° W
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
depicted in literature and film
|
| gptkbp:date |
May 31, 1862
|
| gptkbp:duration |
two days
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Gaines'_Mill
gptkb:Battle_of_Glendale |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
May 31 and June 1, 1862
|
| gptkbp:has_ability |
approximately 100,000
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
analyzed for tactical lessons
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Peninsula_Campaign
varied among historians |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
effectiveness of Confederate tactics
Union command decisions |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
inspired future military tactics
affected troop morale on both sides led to changes in military leadership highlighted logistical challenges led to increased military funding demonstrated the impact of terrain on battle outcomes highlighted the importance of supply lines affected public perception of the war highlighted the need for better communication influenced political decisions regarding the war increased Confederate morale demonstrated importance of reconnaissance demonstrated the role of cavalry in battle increased the urgency for military reforms influenced military leadership changes influenced the outcome of the Peninsula Campaign shaped future battles in Virginia shifted Union strategy showed the importance of leadership in battle contributed to the development of military doctrine marked a turning point in the war's eastern theater shifted command to General Robert E. Lee |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first major battle near Richmond
led to the Seven Days Battles |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Official_Records_of_the_War_of_the_Rebellion
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Seven Pines
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:memorial
reenactments held annually |
| gptkbp:key_event |
wounding of General Johnston
|
| gptkbp:landscape |
wooded area
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future battles
remains a subject of study |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Virginia
|
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:Army_of_Northern_Virginia
gptkb:Army_of_the_Potomac |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
land battle
defensive positions offensive assaults |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Malvern_Hill
gptkb:Battle_of_Savage's_Station |
| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:General_John_B._Magruder
gptkb:General_Robert_E._Lee gptkb:General_Joseph_E._Johnston gptkb:General_George_B._Mc_Clellan |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Civil_War
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Williamsburg
gptkb:Battle_of_Fair_Oaks |
| gptkbp:primary_source |
gptkb:political_organization
historical photographs newspaper articles letters home soldier diaries |
| gptkbp:result |
tactical draw
inconclusive |
| gptkbp:significance |
first major battle near Richmond
led to the Seven Days Battles |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Confederate retreat
Confederate withdrawal |
| gptkbp:tactics |
flanking maneuvers
|
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
rainy
rainy conditions |