Burnside's Expedition

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ambrose_Burnside
gptkbp:aftermath establishment of Union control in coastal North Carolina
gptkbp:casualties approximately 1,000
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:Ambrose_Burnside
gptkbp:date 1862
gptkbp:end_date May 1862
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Siege_of_Fort_Macon
gptkbp:has_ability approximately 25,000
gptkbp:historical_context part of the Union's Anaconda Plan
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced future military strategies
increased recruitment for Union forces
influenced public perception of the war
boosted Union morale
influenced post-war reconstruction efforts
led to changes in military leadership
demonstrated effectiveness of amphibious operations
influenced the development of military technology
shaped the future of military logistics
demonstrated the importance of intelligence in military operations
highlighted the role of local populations in warfare
contributed to the eventual Union victory
increased pressure on Confederate forces
demonstrated the importance of joint operations
demonstrated the challenges of coordinating land and naval forces
contributed to the capture of Wilmington
highlighted logistical challenges of war
highlighted the need for better training of troops
increased naval involvement in the Civil War
set precedents for future military campaigns.
set the stage for future campaigns in the South
led to the establishment of military governance in occupied territories
affected the course of the war in the Eastern Theater
led to the establishment of a Union foothold in the South
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Burnside's Expedition
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:North_Carolina_troops
gptkb:Union_Navy
gptkb:IX_Corps
gptkbp:launch_date January 1862
gptkbp:leadership aggressive
gptkbp:location gptkb:North_Carolina
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Roanoke_Island
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Macon
gptkb:Battle_of_New_Bern
gptkbp:objective capture of North Carolina's coastal cities
gptkbp:outcome gptkb:Union_victory
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:American_Civil_War
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Battle_of_Antietam
gptkbp:significance opened up the North Carolina coast to Union forces