Battle of the Bitterroot Pass

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nez_Perce_War
gptkbp:aftermath Nez Perce continued their retreat
gptkbp:casualties Nez Perce: 20 killed, 30 wounded
US: 2 killed, 5 wounded
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Nez_Perce
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Chief_Joseph
gptkb:General_Oliver_O._Howard
gptkbp:cultural_impact symbol of Native American resistance
gptkbp:date September 3, 1877
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:literature_and_art
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations between US and Native tribes
gptkbp:duration 1 day
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Big_Hole
gptkbp:fought_in September 3, 1877
US Army and Nez Perce warriors
gptkbp:has_expansion into the West
gptkbp:highlights the challenges of mountain warfare
gptkbp:historical_context part of the larger conflict over land rights
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced US military tactics
gptkbp:historical_significance highlighted the Nez Perce resistance
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Bitterroot Pass
gptkbp:includes artillery units
gptkbp:influenced_by previous battles in the Nez Perce War
gptkbp:involved_forces approximately 300 Nez Perce warriors
approximately 1,000 US troops
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in historical studies
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:memorial
gptkbp:is_documented_in military records
gptkbp:is_featured_in cavalry units
gptkbp:is_involved_in scouting missions
civilians in the area
gptkbp:landscape mountainous region
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Chief_Joseph
gptkb:General_Howard
gptkbp:led_to increased military presence in the region
gptkbp:legacy remains a topic of study
gptkbp:location Bitterroot Pass, Montana
gptkbp:notable_battle Nez Perce moved towards Canada
gptkbp:notable_for its strategic maneuvers
gptkbp:outcome Nez Perce forced to retreat
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:American_Indian_Wars
gptkb:Nez_Perce_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Clearwater
gptkbp:public_perception regarding Native American issues
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Nez_Perce_War
gptkbp:result United States victory
gptkbp:resulted_in displacement of Nez Perce people
gptkbp:significance part of the Nez Perce's retreat
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of the Bitterroot Valley
gptkbp:tactics hit-and-run tactics
pursuit of Nez Perce
ambush and skirmishing
gptkbp:was_a_response_to Nez Perce resistance to relocation
gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for in the Nez Perce War.
gptkbp:was_marked_by harsh weather conditions