Battle of the San Rafael River

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf battle
gptkbp:aftermath Increased_tensions_between_U.S._and_Mexican_forces
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:California_Gold_Rush
American_frontier_history
gptkbp:casualties Minimal on both sides
gptkbp:celebrates Reenactments
Historical markers
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Mexico
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Zachary_Taylor
gptkb:Stephen_W._Kearny
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspired songs and folklore
Influenced_American_literature
gptkbp:date December 30, 1846
gptkbp:depicts Films
Documentaries
gptkbp:documentedIn History books
Military archives
gptkbp:followedBy gptkb:Battle_of_Los_Angeles
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked_U.S._military_presence_in_California
gptkbp:historicalContext Part_of_the_westward_expansion_of_the_United_States
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the San Rafael River
gptkbp:influenced Manifest Destiny
U.S.-Mexico_relations
gptkbp:is_a_source_of Military reports
Eyewitness accounts
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Mexican-American_War
gptkbp:legacy Symbol_of_U.S._expansionism
Part_of_California's_military_history
gptkbp:location San_Rafael_River,_California
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:José_María_Pico
gptkb:John_C._Frémont
gptkbp:outcome Secured_U.S._foothold_in_California
gptkbp:precededBy Battle of San Pasqual
gptkbp:relatedEvent gptkb:Capture_of_Los_Angeles
Bear Flag Revolt
gptkbp:result American_victory
gptkbp:significance Contributed_to_U.S._control_of_California
gptkbp:strategicGoals Control of California territory
gptkbp:tactics Guerrilla warfare
gptkbp:technology Artillery
Communication systems
Rifles
Logistics planning
Supply chains
Signal flags
Cavalry units
Field fortifications
Horse-drawn transport
Supply wagons