Battle of the San Fernando River
GPTKB entity
Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Chief_Cochise
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
U. S. forces advanced into California
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Manifest_Destiny
American expansionism Mexican resistance |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Mexican casualties were higher
U. S. casualties were minimal |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Mexico
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_John_C._Frémont
gptkb:General_José_María_Pico |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for literature and films
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| gptkbp:date |
March 28, 1847
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:Documentaries
Textbooks Historical novels |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Churubusco
gptkb:Battle_of_San_Pasqual |
| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
Weather conditions
River terrain Valley landscape |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied in military history courses
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Varied perspectives on U. S. actions
Debates on justifications for war Varied perspectives on Mexican actions Part of the territorial disputes between U. S. and Mexico |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Part of the U. S. expansionist policy
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the San Fernando River
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
U. S. military tactics
Mexican military tactics |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Reenactments
Historical markers |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
Infantry units
Artillery units Cavalry units |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future military engagements in the region
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| gptkbp:location |
San Fernando River, California
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| gptkbp:logistics |
Communication methods
Troop movements Supply lines |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Use of terrain to advantage
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Monterrey
gptkb:Battle_of_Buena_Vista gptkb:Battle_of_Chapultepec |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
First major battle in the San Fernando Valley
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Secured control of the area for the U. S.
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Mexican-American_War
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Los_Angeles
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| gptkbp:primary_source |
Newspaper articles
Military reports Eyewitness accounts |
| gptkbp:result |
American victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic advantage for the U. S.
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of California
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| gptkbp:tactics |
Flanking maneuvers used by U. S. forces
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| gptkbp:technology |
Artillery pieces
Rifled muskets Supply wagons |