Battle of the Vermilion Bayou
GPTKB entity
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Red_River_Expedition
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Union forces advanced further into Louisiana
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
Union casualties estimated at 100
Confederate casualties estimated at 200 |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:military_officer
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Richard_Taylor
gptkb:General_William_B._Franklin |
| gptkbp:date |
1863-09-29
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| gptkbp:duration |
1 day
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Irish_Bend
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the Red River Campaign
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
increased recruitment for Union forces
influenced public perception of the war influenced subsequent military strategies influenced post-war reconstruction efforts led to changes in military tactics highlighted the importance of intelligence in military operations shaped future military engagements in the region demonstrated the effectiveness of combined arms operations demonstrated the impact of logistics in warfare highlighted the role of local militias led to changes in naval strategy influenced the training of future military leaders influenced the development of military infrastructure contributed to the legacy of the Civil War in American history contributed to the eventual Union victory in the Civil War demonstrated Union naval power affected morale of Confederate troops affected political dynamics in Louisiana affected the supply chain for Confederate forces highlighted Confederate defensive challenges increased pressure on Confederate supply lines led to increased Union presence in Louisiana led to the establishment of new military bases marked a shift in control of the region shaped the narrative of the Civil War in Louisiana demonstrated effectiveness of Union naval blockades contributed to the overall Union strategy in the South highlighted importance of local geography in warfare |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Vermilion Bayou
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| gptkbp:landscape |
swampy area
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Louisiana
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Bisland
gptkb:Battle_of_Port_Hudson gptkb:Battle_of_Sabine_Pass gptkb:Battle_of_Baton_Rouge |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Civil_War
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Bayou_Teche
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| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:Union_victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
strategic victory for the Union
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
control of the Bayou Teche
|