Battle of the East River

GPTKB entity

Properties (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf battle
gptkbp:aftermath Continued_British_control_of_New_York_City
gptkbp:casualties American_casualties_estimated_at_300
British_casualties_estimated_at_100
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Continental_Army
gptkbp:commander gptkb:George_Washington
gptkb:William_Howe
gptkbp:date August 1776
August 22, 1776
gptkbp:followedBy gptkb:Battle_of_Harlem_Heights
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated_British_naval_superiority
gptkbp:historicalEvent gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the East River
gptkbp:involved historical records
historical significance
military alliances
historical accounts
historical context
strategic planning
weather conditions
historical documentation
historical narratives
intelligence operations
logistical challenges
military history
military logistics
military strategies
historical analysis
historical legacy
military tactics
communication challenges
historical impact
naval engagements
local civilian population
geographical advantages
land engagements
British_supply_lines
British_command_structure
British_naval_blockade
American_defensive_positions
American_fortifications
American_leadership_decisions
American_troop_morale
British_artillery_fire
British_troop_movements
evacuation_of_American_troops
reinforcements_for_British_forces
gptkbp:is_part_of New_York_Campaign
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_York_City
East_River,_New_York
gptkbp:outcome American_forces_retreated_to_Manhattan
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
gptkbp:precededBy Battle of Long Island
gptkbp:result British_victory
gptkbp:significance strategic_retreat_of_American_forces
gptkbp:strategicGoals control_of_New_York_Harbor
gptkbp:tactics flanking_maneuver_by_British_forces