Battle of the Little Kissimmee River
GPTKB entity
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:First_Seminole_War
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased tensions between U. S. forces and Seminole.
Led to further military campaigns against the Seminole. |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Seminole forces suffered significant losses.
U. S. forces suffered 20 killed. |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Seminole_Tribe |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Chief_Osceola
gptkb:Colonel_William_S._Harney |
| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:Second_Seminole_War
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced literature on the Seminole Wars.
Memorials established in Florida. Portrayed in historical documentaries. |
| gptkbp:date |
February 25, 1837
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| gptkbp:duration |
One day.
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| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
Kissimmee River.
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the broader conflict over land in Florida.
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Highlighted the challenges of the U. S. military in Florida.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Little Kissimmee River
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Educational programs.
Historical reenactments. Anniversaries observed. |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Preservation of historical sites.
Continued interest in Seminole history. Impact on Native American relations. Influence on U. S. military strategy. Inspiration for modern military studies. Study of guerrilla warfare tactics. |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Florida
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| gptkbp:military_branch |
U. S. Army.
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| gptkbp:outcome |
U. S. forces gained temporary control.
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| gptkbp:primary_source |
Eyewitness accounts.
Newspaper articles. Military reports. |
| gptkbp:related_event |
Battle of Fort Brooke.
Battle of Okeechobee. Battle of Wahoo Swamp. |
| gptkbp:result |
Tactical victory for the United States
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| gptkbp:significance |
Part of the efforts to remove the Seminole from Florida.
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| gptkbp:tactics |
Surprise attack by U. S. forces.
Guerrilla warfare by Seminole. |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:item
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