Battle of the Gulf of Sidmouth
GPTKB entity
Properties (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
naval battle
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased_British_naval_dominance
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
minimal
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:French_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Navy |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Admiral_Sir_George_Elphinstone
gptkb:Admiral_de_Villeneuve |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
depicted in art
subject of documentaries featured in films inspired naval literature commemorated in memorials |
| gptkbp:date |
1812
|
| gptkbp:duration |
one day
|
| gptkbp:geographicalFeature |
gptkb:English_Channel
gptkb:Sidmouth |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
varied among historians
demonstrated naval power analyzed for its tactical lessons considered a minor engagement debated for its strategic importance viewed as a precursor to larger battles |
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
Napoleonic Wars
|
| gptkbp:historicalRecords |
British_naval_archives
French_naval_archives |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Gulf of Sidmouth
|
| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
historical analyses
military history books letters from commanders diaries of sailors |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced naval warfare tactics
contributed to maritime law enhanced naval training programs informed future naval engagements shaped_British_naval_policy |
| gptkbp:location |
Gulf_of_Sidmouth
|
| gptkbp:navalFleet |
blockade
defensive operations offensive operations engagement at sea |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
studied in military academies
used in simulations taught in history courses examined in war games referenced in naval strategy discussions |
| gptkbp:relatedEvent |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Basque_Roads
Battle of Trafalgar |
| gptkbp:result |
British_victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
part_of_the_Napoleonic_Wars
|