Battle of the Grand River Valley

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Increased tensions between British and American forces
gptkbp:allies Involved alliances with Indigenous nations
gptkbp:analysis Examined in military strategy studies
gptkbp:casualties British casualties were approximately 200
American casualties were approximately 300
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:British_forces
gptkb:American_forces
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Brigadier_General_William_H._Harrison
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_John_B._Campbell
gptkbp:commemoration Memorials established in Ontario
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced local folklore and stories
gptkbp:cultural_references Mentioned in Canadian history textbooks
gptkbp:date June 6, 1814
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the broader conflict between the United States and British Empire
gptkbp:historical_documentation Recorded in military archives
gptkbp:historical_figures Documented in various military histories
gptkbp:historical_interpretation Interpreted differently by American and Canadian historians
gptkbp:historical_significance Part of the larger conflict of the War of 1812
Considered a pivotal moment in the War of 1812.
Located near key waterways
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Grand River Valley
gptkbp:impact Shifted control of the region temporarily
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future military strategies in North America
gptkbp:location Grand River Valley, Ontario, Canada
gptkbp:military_leadership Showcased leadership skills of commanders
gptkbp:military_strategy Involves flanking maneuvers by British forces
gptkbp:military_unit gptkb:Royal_Newfoundland_Regiment
American militia units
gptkbp:modern_relevance Relevant to studies of early 19th-century warfare
gptkbp:narrative Part of the narrative of Canadian identity formation
gptkbp:outcome Temporary halt to American advances in the region
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:War_of_1812
gptkbp:participants Indigenous allies of both sides
gptkbp:primary_source Letters and reports from participants
Books analyzing the War of 1812
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic control of the Grand River Valley
gptkbp:strategic_goals To secure the Grand River Valley for British supply lines
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of supply routes in the region
gptkbp:tactics Defensive positions by British forces
Use of guerrilla warfare by American forces
gptkbp:weather_conditions Rainy and muddy terrain during the battle
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Major_General_Sir_George_Prevost
gptkb:General_Henry_Procter
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6