Battle of Washington

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:after_action_report British forces reported success
American forces reported disarray
gptkbp:aftermath Destruction of public buildings
Impact on American morale
gptkbp:casualties Significant American losses
Minimal British losses
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:commander gptkb:William_Winder_Jr.
gptkb:Robert_Ross
gptkbp:commemoration Historical reenactments
Memorials in Washington, D. C.
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influence on American art
Inspiration for American literature
gptkbp:date August 24, 1814
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Mc_Henry
gptkbp:historical_context American expansionism
Part of the larger conflict of the War of 1812
Tensions between the U. S. and Britain
British maritime policies
Impact of the Napoleonic Wars
gptkbp:historical_significance Catalyst for American nationalism
Symbol of British aggression
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Washington
gptkbp:legacy Part of American military history
Influence on future military strategies
gptkbp:location gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkbp:military_unit gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Royal_Navy
American militia
Regular U. S. Army
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Andrew_Jackson
gptkb:James_Madison
gptkb:Dolley_Madison
gptkb:George_Prevost
gptkbp:outcome Evacuation of American forces
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:War_of_1812
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Bladensburg
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Documentaries
Historical analyses
Military reports
Eyewitness accounts
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Burning_of_the_White_House
gptkb:Burning_of_the_Capitol
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance gptkb:Burning_of_Washington
gptkbp:strategic_goals gptkb:Capture_of_Washington,_D._C.
Disruption of American government
gptkbp:tactics_used Flanking maneuvers
Surprise attack
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:British_invasion_of_the_Chesapeake_Bay
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6