Battle of the Thames Valley

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:after_battle_effects Increased American morale
gptkbp:aftermath Disruption of Native American alliances
gptkbp:american_commander gptkb:William_H._Harrison
gptkbp:american_strategy Aggressive push into Canadian territory
gptkbp:british_commander gptkb:Henry_Procter
gptkbp:british_strategy Attempt to maintain control of the Northwest
gptkbp:casualties British casualties approximately 600
American casualties approximately 200
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:commemoration Memorials and historical sites
Anniversaries celebrated
gptkbp:consequences Impact on U. S.-Canada relations
gptkbp:cultural_impact Portrayal in literature and media
gptkbp:date October 5, 1813
gptkbp:educational_importance Taught in U. S. history classes
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Raisin_River
gptkbp:fought_against October 1813
gptkbp:historical_context Conflict between the United States and British Empire
gptkbp:historical_documentation Battle maps and sketches
gptkbp:historical_figures Harrison's role
Procter's role
Tecumseh's role
gptkbp:historical_impact Influence on future Native American resistance
gptkbp:historical_legacy Influence on military tactics
gptkbp:historical_records Remembered in local history
gptkbp:historical_research Ongoing studies and interpretations
gptkbp:historical_significance Turning point in the War of 1812
Shift in power dynamics in the Great Lakes region
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Thames Valley
gptkbp:legacy Part of American military history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Thames_River,_Ontario,_Canada
gptkbp:military_leadership Harrison's leadership praised
gptkbp:military_outcome Decisive American victory
gptkbp:military_strategy Combined arms approach
Use of infantry formations
gptkbp:military_technology Use of artillery
gptkbp:native_allies gptkb:Shawnee_Confederacy
gptkbp:native_leader gptkb:Tecumseh
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_the_Thames
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:William_H._Harrison
gptkb:Tecumseh
gptkbp:outcome End of British control in the region
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:War_of_1812
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Lake_Erie
gptkbp:primary_source Official reports
Historical analyses
gptkbp:result American victory
gptkbp:significance Decisive battle in the War of 1812
gptkbp:strategic_goals American control of the Great Lakes
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the Northwest Territory
gptkbp:tactics_used Flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:terrain Wooded area near the Thames River
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:General_Henry_Procter
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6