Battle of the Delaware River
GPTKB entity
Statements (102)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Reinforced American positions
led to the Battle of Trenton |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Continental_Army |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Continental_Army
gptkb:Hessian_forces |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:George_Washington
gptkb:Charles_Cornwallis |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
celebrated in American history
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
depicted in paintings
featured in films mentioned in literature |
| gptkbp:date |
December 25, 1776
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| gptkbp:duration |
One night
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Princeton
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
studied by historians
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the New Jersey campaign
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| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Benjamin_Franklin
gptkb:John_Sullivan gptkb:Henry_Clinton gptkb:Lord_Cornwallis gptkb:Lafayette gptkb:Alexander_Hamilton gptkb:Benedict_Arnold gptkb:George_Washington gptkb:John_Jay gptkb:Joseph_Reed gptkb:Samuel_Adams gptkb:Thomas_Jefferson gptkb:James_Monroe gptkb:Thomas_Paine gptkb:Daniel_Morgan gptkb:George_Mason gptkb:James_Madison gptkb:John_Adams gptkb:John_Hancock gptkb:William_Alexander gptkb:Patrick_Henry gptkb:Thomas_Gage gptkb:Henry_Knox gptkb:Richard_Henry_Lee gptkb:Ethan_Allen gptkb:William_Tryon gptkb:Charles_Lee gptkb:William_Howe gptkb:Nathanael_Greene gptkb:John_Burgoyne |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Turning point in the war
pivotal moment in the war |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Delaware River
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| gptkbp:legacy |
inspired future military leaders
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Delaware_River
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
flanking maneuver
element of surprise |
| gptkbp:narrative |
symbol of resilience
influenced public opinion marked a turning point in the war demonstrated the importance of intelligence in warfare remains a subject of study in military academies influenced military strategies in future conflicts served as a case study in military history. set the stage for future engagements example of strategic planning emphasized the need for adaptability in strategy contributed to the eventual victory in the war reflected the challenges faced by the Continental Army showed the impact of weather on military operations highlighted the importance of morale demonstrated the impact of leadership demonstrated the consequences of underestimating the enemy showed the importance of morale in sustaining a campaign illustrated the significance of timing in military actions emphasized the need for unity among colonies rallied support for the Continental Army reflection of revolutionary spirit served as a model for surprise attacks in warfare showed the role of logistics in warfare testament to American determination highlighted the role of local support in military campaigns part of the larger narrative of American independence reflected the complexities of revolutionary warfare |
| gptkbp:notable_mission |
demonstrated leadership of Washington
showed effectiveness of surprise tactics |
| gptkbp:outcome |
captured over 900 Hessians
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Trenton
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| gptkbp:primary_source |
diaries of soldiers
letters from George Washington |
| gptkbp:result |
American victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Boosted American morale
boosted American morale |
| gptkbp:strategy |
surprise attack
Surprise attack |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Crossing the river at night
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| gptkbp:troop_movement |
crossing the ice-filled river
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
harsh winter
Severe winter conditions |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Confederate_States_Navy
gptkb:John_Paul_Jones gptkb:the_American_Revolution |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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