Battle of the Bridge of Calderón

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Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf battle
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthened_Royalist_control_in_the_region.
gptkbp:battle Insurgents regrouped for future campaigns.
gptkbp:casualties High on both sides
gptkbp:climate Cold and rainy.
gptkbp:combatants Royalist forces
Insurgent forces
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Manuel_de_la_Concha
gptkb:José_María_Morelos
gptkbp:date January 17, 1811
gptkbp:foughtIn January 1811 and September 1811.
The early 19th century.
The region of Jalisco.
A_bridge_over_the_Santiago_River.
Spanish_colonial_forces.
The_early_phase_of_the_Mexican_War_of_Independence.
gptkbp:future_plans Royalists_retained_dominance_in_the_area.
To_secure_the_region_for_the_Spanish_crown.
gptkbp:historical_analysis Examined by military historians.
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked a turning point in the war.
gptkbp:historicalContext Part_of_the_larger_conflict_for_Mexican_independence.
gptkbp:historicalRecords Documented by various historians.
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Chronicled in various military records.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Bridge of Calderón
gptkbp:impact Contributed_to_the_eventual_independence_of_Mexico.
gptkbp:influenced International reactions to the independence movement.
Local_grievances_against_Spanish_rule.
Spanish_colonial_policies.
gptkbp:inspiration Future military leaders.
Subsequent battles in the independence movement.
gptkbp:involved Cavalry charges.
Artillery and infantry units.
Civilians in the area.
Local militias.
Logistical challenges for both sides.
Over 10,000 troops.
gptkbp:is_essential_for The_morale_of_the_Royalist_troops.
gptkbp:is_part_of A_series_of_conflicts_in_Mexico.
gptkbp:landscape Rugged and difficult.
gptkbp:led_to Increased insurgent activity.
gptkbp:legacy A symbol of resistance against colonial rule.
Remembered_as_a_key_event_in_Mexican_history.
gptkbp:location Calderón,_Mexico
gptkbp:notableFeature Significant_in_the_context_of_Latin_American_independence_movements.
gptkbp:notableFigures José_María_Morelos.
Manuel_de_la_Concha.
gptkbp:notableFor Use of artillery.
High stakes for both sides.
The bravery of the insurgent forces.
The use of guerrilla tactics.
gptkbp:outcome Royalist_forces_maintained_control.
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Mexican_War_of_Independence
gptkbp:result Spanish_victory
gptkbp:resultedIn Increased_tensions_between_insurgents_and_royalists.
gptkbp:significance Decisive_battle_in_the_early_stages_of_the_Mexican_War_of_Independence.
gptkbp:strategicGoals Control_of_the_road_to_Guadalajara.
gptkbp:tactics Flanking maneuvers.