Battle of the Fords of the Foyle
GPTKB entity
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Irish-Norse_wars
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
consolidation of English control in Ireland
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
gptkb:unknown
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:English_forces
Irish forces |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
symbol of resistance
depicted in art featured in documentaries inspired local folklore influenced political discourse subject of academic studies inspired songs discussed in media inspired commemorative events influenced Irish nationalism subject of historical reenactments reference in literature analyzed in historical research examined in cultural studies commemorated in historical texts shaped local identity influenced public memory reflected in oral traditions |
| gptkbp:date |
1608
|
| gptkbp:duration |
one day
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Kinsale
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
conflict between English and Irish forces
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
demonstrated English military strategy
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Fords of the Foyle
|
| gptkbp:landscape |
river ford
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Foyle_River
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
reinforcement of English troops
retreat of Irish forces |
| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:Hugh_O'_Neill
gptkb:Sir_Henry_Docwra |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Siege_of_Derry
|
| gptkbp:result |
English victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
part of the Nine Years' War
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
control of the Foyle River
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
ambush
|
| gptkbp:technology |
gptkb:military_unit
firearms infantry formations |
| gptkbp:type |
land battle
|