Statements (141)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Battle_of_the_Broken_Plains
gptkb:Irish_Civil_War gptkb:Jesse_James gptkb:William_C._Quantrill |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Union control of Missouri
Union control of Missouri solidified |
| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 1,500
Union: 1,500 Union casualties approximately 1,500 Confederate casualties approximately 1,000 Confederate: 1,000 approximately 1,000 Confederate casualties approximately 1,500 Union casualties |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:military_officer
gptkb:political_organization |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:military_officer
gptkb:political_organization |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Major_General_Samuel_R._Curtis
gptkb:Major_General_Sterling_Price gptkb:Lieutenant_General_Sterling_Price Leadership of Union and Confederate generals |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Union forces maintained control
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influence on local history
featured in local museums inspired local folklore inspired community events influenced local history education subject of local art |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Books and films about the Civil War
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Symbol of Union resilience
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| gptkbp:date |
October 21, 1864
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:documentaries
historical novels |
| gptkbp:duration |
one day
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| gptkbp:focuses_on |
Teaching Civil War history
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Mine_Creek
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| gptkbp:fought_in |
October 21, 1864 and October 22, 1864
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| gptkbp:has_ability |
Preservation efforts ongoing
Confederate forces: 20,000 Union forces: 30,000 approximately 20,000 Confederate troops approximately 30,000 Union troops |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Military historians' studies
Ongoing research into battle tactics |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of Price's Raid
part of the American Civil War part of Price's Raid |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
After-action reports
Battle of Westport orders |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:Kansas_City_Historical_Society
Significant event in Kansas City history |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:General_Curtis
gptkb:General_Price various Civil War historians |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced public opinion on the war
Influenced military tactics in subsequent battles Demonstrated the effectiveness of Union leadership Affected Confederate morale Contributed to the eventual defeat of the Confederacy Shifted momentum in the Civil War Increased recruitment for Union forces Contributed to the narrative of the Civil War in Missouri Showcased the challenges faced by Confederate forces Reinforced the significance of logistics in military campaigns Became a subject of study for military historians Highlighted the importance of cavalry in warfare Led to further Union campaigns in the region Shifted momentum in the Western Theater Strengthened Union resolve |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Influenced the outcome of the Civil War in the West
Largest battle fought in Missouri during the Civil War halted Confederate invasion of Missouri marked the end of major Confederate operations in the region |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Westport
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Weather conditions
Local geography previous battles in the Civil War Previous battles in the Civil War |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
over 30,000
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| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:1st_Iowa_Cavalry
gptkb:2nd_Missouri_State_Militia_Cavalry gptkb:3rd_Arkansas_Cavalry Infantry units Artillery units Cavalry units |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Westport_Historical_Society
reenactments Reenactments Annual reenactments Historical markers Annual events honoring the battle |
| gptkbp:known_for |
Intense fighting
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| gptkbp:landmark |
Battle of Westport monument
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| gptkbp:landscape |
urban and rural areas
Urban and rural areas hilly and wooded |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Remembered as a key battle in the Civil War
Commemoration in Kansas City Legacy of the Civil War in Missouri considered a turning point in the war in the West |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Kansas_City,_Missouri
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| gptkbp:map |
Battle of Westport map
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Defensive and offensive operations
Defensive positions Engagement between Union and Confederate forces |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:General_James_G._Blunt
gptkb:General_Joseph_O._Shelby gptkb:General_Alfred_Pleasonton gptkb:General_John_A._Mc_Clernand |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Prevented Confederate invasion of Missouri
Union forces pushed back Confederate forces |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Civil_War
gptkb:Price's_Raid |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Little_Blue_River
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| gptkbp:primary_source |
Official reports
Eyewitness accounts letters from soldiers official military reports newspaper articles from 1864 |
| gptkbp:related_event |
Battle of Westport reenactment
Battle of Westport (1864) |
| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:Union_victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
decisive battle in the Western Theater
Decisive battle in the Western Theater Decisive battle in the American Civil War decisive battle in the American Civil War |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Disruption of Union supply lines
control of Missouri Disrupt Union supply lines Key to Union dominance in the West Control of Missouri Prevented Confederate forces from advancing into Missouri prevented Confederate invasion of Missouri |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:cavalry_charges
Flanking maneuvers flanking maneuvers |
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
Historical tours in Kansas City
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Rainy conditions
rainy and muddy |