Race to the Dan
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Race to the Dan was a strategic withdrawal by General Nathanael Greene’s Continental Army in early 1781, in which American forces skillfully retreated across the Dan River to evade British pursuit and preserve their army during the Southern Campaign of the American Revolutionary War.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Race to the Dan canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1694273 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Race to the Dan Context triple: [Battle of Cowpens, relatedEvent, Race to the Dan]
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A.
The Race
The Race is a narrow, fast-moving tidal strait at the eastern end of Long Island Sound, known for its strong currents and challenging navigation conditions.
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B.
Road to the Isles
Road to the Isles is a scenic route in the Scottish Highlands famed for its dramatic coastal and mountain landscapes and historic connections to the Western Isles.
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C.
The Race for What’s Left
The Race for What’s Left is a nonfiction book by Michael Klare that examines the global scramble for the planet’s remaining natural resources and its geopolitical, economic, and environmental consequences.
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D.
The Paddock
The Paddock is a large, lawned garden and open green space within Downing College, Cambridge, used for relaxation, events, and recreation by members of the college.
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E.
The Paddock
The Paddock is a themed lodging and recreation area within Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, featuring resort accommodations, a pool, and related guest amenities.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Race to the Dan Target entity description: Race to the Dan was a strategic withdrawal by General Nathanael Greene’s Continental Army in early 1781, in which American forces skillfully retreated across the Dan River to evade British pursuit and preserve their army during the Southern Campaign of the American Revolutionary War.
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A.
The Race
The Race is a narrow, fast-moving tidal strait at the eastern end of Long Island Sound, known for its strong currents and challenging navigation conditions.
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B.
Road to the Isles
Road to the Isles is a scenic route in the Scottish Highlands famed for its dramatic coastal and mountain landscapes and historic connections to the Western Isles.
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C.
The Race for What’s Left
The Race for What’s Left is a nonfiction book by Michael Klare that examines the global scramble for the planet’s remaining natural resources and its geopolitical, economic, and environmental consequences.
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D.
The Paddock
The Paddock is a large, lawned garden and open green space within Downing College, Cambridge, used for relaxation, events, and recreation by members of the college.
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E.
The Paddock
The Paddock is a themed lodging and recreation area within Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, featuring resort accommodations, a pool, and related guest amenities.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
event of the American Revolutionary War
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military campaign ⓘ strategic withdrawal ⓘ |
| commandedBy |
Nathanael Greene
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surface form:
General Nathanael Greene
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| commander | Nathanael Greene ⓘ |
| conflict | American Revolutionary War ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| describedAs | skillful retreat across the Dan River ⓘ |
| endTime | 1781-02 ⓘ |
| followedBy |
Battle of Guilford Court House
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surface form:
Battle of Guilford Courthouse
|
| goal |
avoidance of British engagement
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preservation of the Continental Army ⓘ |
| hasEffect |
overextension of British forces in the Carolinas
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strengthening of American strategic position in the South ⓘ |
| hasParticipant |
British Army
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Continental Army ⓘ |
| location |
Dan River
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North Carolina ⓘ Virginia ⓘ |
| opponent | Great Britain ⓘ |
| opposingCommander | Charles Cornwallis ⓘ |
| partOf |
Carolina campaign of 1780
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surface form:
Southern Campaign
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| pointInTime | early 1781 ⓘ |
| pursuedBy | forces under Lord Cornwallis ⓘ |
| result |
British pursuit temporarily frustrated
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Continental Army preserved ⓘ successful American withdrawal ⓘ |
| startTime | 1781-02 ⓘ |
| strategicSignificance |
demonstrated effective use of maneuver warfare
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prevented destruction of Greene’s army ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Race to the Dan Description of subject: Race to the Dan was a strategic withdrawal by General Nathanael Greene’s Continental Army in early 1781, in which American forces skillfully retreated across the Dan River to evade British pursuit and preserve their army during the Southern Campaign of the American Revolutionary War.
Referenced by (2)
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