Statements (147)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:after_action_report |
Detailed accounts exist
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased enlistments in the Continental Army
capture of Hessian soldiers |
| gptkbp:american_forces'_preparation |
well-planned
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| gptkbp:american_revolution |
Key event in the struggle for independence
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| gptkbp:american_revolutionary_war |
significant battle
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| gptkbp:american_troops |
Marched through harsh conditions
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| gptkbp:american_victory |
paved the way for future successes
A pivotal moment in the war. |
| gptkbp:battle |
Washington's army continued to Princeton
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| gptkbp:benefits |
Surprise element
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| gptkbp:campaigns |
New Jersey campaign
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| gptkbp:casualties |
minimal for Americans
American casualties were minimal British casualties were significant Hessian casualties were significant |
| gptkbp:combat_history |
important event
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| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Continental_Army gptkb:Hessian_forces |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Johann_Rall
gptkb:George_Washington |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
Various monuments
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| gptkbp:commemoration |
historical reenactments
Held annually Remembered in American history |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspires literature and art
Inspiration for artworks and literature |
| gptkbp:date |
December 26, 1776
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:literature_and_art
Historical paintings |
| gptkbp:famous_landmark |
erected in honor
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Princeton
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| gptkbp:fought_against |
gptkb:Hessian_troops
gptkb:Hessian_mercenaries winter December 26, 1776 Christmas night Winter of 1776 British allies Continental Army soldiers |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
Winter conditions
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| gptkbp:george_washington |
Led the attack
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| gptkbp:george_washington's_crossing |
iconic moment
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| gptkbp:george_washington's_leadership |
crucial to success
Crucial to success |
| gptkbp:george_washington's_role |
Led the attack
led the attack |
| gptkbp:hessian_casualties |
approximately 900
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| gptkbp:hessian_commander |
gptkb:Johann_Rall
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| gptkbp:hessian_forces |
Underestimated American forces
Approximately 1,500 troops Caught off guard caught off guard Underestimated the American resolve |
| gptkbp:hessian_forces'_defeat |
demoralizing effect
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| gptkbp:hessian_forces'_preparation |
inadequate
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| gptkbp:hessian_strength |
1,500 soldiers
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| gptkbp:hessian_surrender |
Significant loss for British forces
significant event Led to further American victories |
| gptkbp:hessian_troops |
Caught off guard
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied in military academies
Studied for military tactics |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the American Revolutionary War
Part of the Ten Crucial Days |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Documented in various historical texts
provide insights |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Significant turning point in the war
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| gptkbp:historical_figures |
varied perspectives
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced future military strategies
Turned the tide of the war increased enlistment in Continental Army |
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
Symbol of resilience
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| gptkbp:historical_records |
Well-documented
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
turning point in the war
remains a subject of study. Demonstrated American resolve First major victory for the Continental Army First major victory for Washington |
| gptkbp:historical_tours |
Available for visitors.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Trenton
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| gptkbp:influence |
Inspired further military actions
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| gptkbp:influenced |
future military tactics
Public support for the war |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Previous defeats
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| gptkbp:inspired |
Subsequent military campaigns
subsequent victories |
| gptkbp:international_response |
Reinforcements sent
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| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:2nd_Pennsylvania_Regiment
gptkb:1st_New_Jersey_Regiment Artillery units |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:American_history
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| gptkbp:is_taught_in |
military academies
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| gptkbp:legacy |
symbol of resilience
Symbol of resilience |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Trenton,_New_Jersey
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| gptkbp:military_campaign |
Part of the New Jersey campaign
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| gptkbp:military_engagement |
Engagement between American and British forces
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| gptkbp:military_outcome |
Decisive victory for the Americans
Boosted Continental Army's confidence |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Surprise and speed
Flanking maneuvers used |
| gptkbp:military_unit |
Approximately 2,400 troops
surprised the enemy Crossed the Delaware River |
| gptkbp:mood |
Significantly improved
greatly improved Significantly improved after the battle |
| gptkbp:narrative |
Part of the larger narrative of the American Revolution
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Captured nearly 1,000 Hessian soldiers
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
New Jersey Campaign |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Long_Island
gptkb:Battle_of_Princeton |
| gptkbp:result |
American victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Boosted American morale
boosted American morale |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
Captured over 900 Hessians
Gained control of New Jersey |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Crossing of the Delaware River
control of New Jersey Regained control of New Jersey |
| gptkbp:strategy |
surprise attack
Crossing the Delaware River Defensive position Counter-offensive operations Surprise attack surprise and speed Retreat and regroup Utilized intelligence and reconnaissance Consolidation of forces |
| gptkbp:strength |
2,400 Continental soldiers
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| gptkbp:tactics |
Use of surprise and speed
Use of the element of surprise |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
Flanking maneuver
crossing the Delaware River Surprise attack |
| gptkbp:washington's_leadership |
Critical to the victory
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| gptkbp:washington's_strategy |
retreat and regroup
Carefully planned and executed |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Cold and snowy
Snow and ice harsh winter weather |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:George_Washington
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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