Battle of the Clearwater River

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chief_Joseph
gptkb:Nez_Perce_War
gptkbp:aftermath Nez Perce continued their retreat
gptkbp:art_style depictions in literature and film
gptkbp:casualties Nez Perce: 40 killed, 20 wounded
U. S. forces: 14 killed, 30 wounded
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Nez_Perce
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Chief_Joseph
gptkb:General_Oliver_O._Howard
gptkbp:cultural_impact long-term consequences for treaties
shift towards relocation policies
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of Native American resistance
gptkbp:date July 11, 1877
gptkbp:education taught in U. S. history classes
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Big_Hole
gptkbp:fought_in July 11 and July 12, 1877
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:Clearwater_River
gptkbp:historical_context varied perspectives on conflict
U. S. expansion into Native American territories
gptkbp:historical_documentation military reports
gptkbp:historical_event remembered in Native American history
gptkbp:historical_impact increased tensions between U. S. government and Native Americans
gptkbp:historical_significance highlighted U. S. military tactics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Clearwater River
gptkbp:involved_forces warriors and scouts
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:memorial
events held to honor participants
gptkbp:landscape wooded and mountainous
gptkbp:leadership Chief Joseph and Looking Glass
gptkbp:legacy remains a topic of study in military history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Clearwater_River,_Idaho
gptkbp:military_branch infantry and cavalry
part of the Department of the Columbia
gptkbp:military_strategy defensive positions
subdue Nez Perce resistance
gptkbp:military_technology rifles and artillery
gptkbp:narrative_style various accounts exist
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_White_Bird_Canyon
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Chief_Joseph
gptkb:General_Howard
gptkbp:objective escape to Canada
gptkbp:outcome Nez Perce forced to withdraw
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Nez_Perce_War
gptkbp:primary_source historical analyses
eyewitness accounts
gptkbp:public_perception increased sympathy for Native Americans
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Nez_Perce_War
gptkbp:result U. S. victory
gptkbp:significance part of the Nez Perce's retreat
gptkbp:strategic_importance defend territory
control of the region
gptkbp:tactics ambush
gptkbp:weather_conditions rainy and muddy