Peninsular campaign of 1812
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The Peninsular campaign of 1812 was a major phase of the Peninsular War in which the Duke of Wellington’s Anglo-Portuguese forces advanced into Spain, culminating in key victories such as the Battle of Salamanca that shifted the strategic balance against Napoleonic France.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Allied Salamanca campaign of 1812 | 1 |
| Peninsular campaign of 1812 canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Peninsular campaign of 1812 Context triple: [Wellington exploited a gap in the French left flank, campaign, Peninsular campaign of 1812]
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Eastern Theater of the War of 1812
The Eastern Theater of the War of 1812 was the principal Atlantic coastal region of conflict between the United States and Britain, encompassing major land and naval operations including the defense of Washington, D.C., and the Chesapeake Bay campaigns.
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Gulf Coast theater of the War of 1812
The Gulf Coast theater of the War of 1812 was the southern campaign zone along the U.S. Gulf Coast where American, British, and allied forces clashed over control of key ports and territories, culminating in engagements such as the Battle of New Orleans.
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Savannah Campaign
The Savannah Campaign was a major Union military operation during the American Civil War in which General William Tecumseh Sherman led his forces on a destructive march across Georgia to cripple the Confederacy’s war capacity.
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Peninsula Campaign
The Peninsula Campaign was a major Union offensive in the American Civil War in 1862, in which Union forces attempted to capture the Confederate capital of Richmond by advancing up the Virginia Peninsula.
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Fort Henry campaign
The Fort Henry campaign was an early Union offensive in the Western Theater of the American Civil War, led by Ulysses S. Grant to secure control of the Tennessee River and open a pathway into the Confederate heartland.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Peninsular campaign of 1812 Target entity description: The Peninsular campaign of 1812 was a major phase of the Peninsular War in which the Duke of Wellington’s Anglo-Portuguese forces advanced into Spain, culminating in key victories such as the Battle of Salamanca that shifted the strategic balance against Napoleonic France.
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A.
Eastern Theater of the War of 1812
The Eastern Theater of the War of 1812 was the principal Atlantic coastal region of conflict between the United States and Britain, encompassing major land and naval operations including the defense of Washington, D.C., and the Chesapeake Bay campaigns.
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B.
Gulf Coast theater of the War of 1812
The Gulf Coast theater of the War of 1812 was the southern campaign zone along the U.S. Gulf Coast where American, British, and allied forces clashed over control of key ports and territories, culminating in engagements such as the Battle of New Orleans.
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C.
Savannah Campaign
The Savannah Campaign was a major Union military operation during the American Civil War in which General William Tecumseh Sherman led his forces on a destructive march across Georgia to cripple the Confederacy’s war capacity.
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D.
Peninsula Campaign
The Peninsula Campaign was a major Union offensive in the American Civil War in 1862, in which Union forces attempted to capture the Confederate capital of Richmond by advancing up the Virginia Peninsula.
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E.
Fort Henry campaign
The Fort Henry campaign was an early Union offensive in the Western Theater of the American Civil War, led by Ulysses S. Grant to secure control of the Tennessee River and open a pathway into the Confederate heartland.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
campaign of the Peninsular War
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military campaign ⓘ |
| afterEffect |
Forced French strategic withdrawals in the Iberian Peninsula
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Temporary liberation of Madrid from French control ⓘ |
| belligerent |
Anglo-Portuguese Army
NERFINISHED
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French Army of Portugal NERFINISHED ⓘ French imperial forces in Spain ⓘ |
| commandedBy | Duke of Wellington on the Allied side ⓘ |
| commandStructure | British-led coalition forces ⓘ |
| conflict | Napoleonic Wars ⓘ |
| followedBy | Peninsular campaign of 1813 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCommander |
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
NERFINISHED
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King Joseph Bonaparte NERFINISHED ⓘ Marshal Auguste de Marmont NERFINISHED ⓘ Marshal Nicolas Soult NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasParticipant |
First French Empire
NERFINISHED
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Kingdom of Portugal NERFINISHED ⓘ Spanish forces ⓘ United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| involves |
advance of Anglo-Portuguese forces into Spain
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breach and capture of fortified frontier towns ⓘ decisive field battle at Salamanca ⓘ |
| location |
Iberian Peninsula
NERFINISHED
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Portugal NERFINISHED ⓘ Spain NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableBattle |
Battle of Salamanca
NERFINISHED
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Battle of Salamanca (1812) NERFINISHED ⓘ Occupation of Madrid (1812) NERFINISHED ⓘ Siege of Badajoz (1812) NERFINISHED ⓘ Siege of Ciudad Rodrigo (1812) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| objective |
Capture key fortresses controlling the Portuguese–Spanish frontier
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Drive French forces from western and central Spain ⓘ |
| opponent |
French occupation forces in Spain
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Napoleonic France NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Peninsular War NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| precededBy | Peninsular operations of 1811 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| result |
Allied victory
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Strategic setback for Napoleonic France in Spain ⓘ |
| significance |
Contributed to weakening Napoleon’s control over Spain
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Demonstrated effectiveness of Wellington’s Anglo-Portuguese army ⓘ Shifted strategic balance in the Peninsular War against France ⓘ |
| startTime | 1812 ⓘ |
| theatreOfOperations |
Castile and León
NERFINISHED
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Extremadura NERFINISHED ⓘ Western and central Spain NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| year | 1812 ⓘ |
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Subject: Peninsular campaign of 1812 Description of subject: The Peninsular campaign of 1812 was a major phase of the Peninsular War in which the Duke of Wellington’s Anglo-Portuguese forces advanced into Spain, culminating in key victories such as the Battle of Salamanca that shifted the strategic balance against Napoleonic France.
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