Evacuation of Fort Washington

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_events
gptkbp:after_action_report notable for its impact on morale
gptkbp:aftermath retreat of American forces
gptkbp:allies influenced by foreign support
gptkbp:american_objectives to maintain control of the fort
gptkbp:casualties high for both sides
significant losses for American forces
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:General_George_Washington
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Colonel_Robert_Magaw
gptkbp:commemoration not widely commemorated
gptkbp:consequences increased British control in New York
gptkbp:cultural_references mentioned in literature
gptkbp:date November 16, 1776
gptkbp:fortifications gptkb:fortress
earthworks and palisades
gptkbp:has_tradition considered necessary
gptkbp:historical_analysis examined in military studies
gptkbp:historical_context part of New York Campaign
reflected the state of the war
gptkbp:historical_debate surrounding its execution
gptkbp:historical_documentation recorded in military archives
gptkbp:historical_impact shaped subsequent military decisions
gptkbp:historical_interpretation varied among historians
gptkbp:historical_records preserved in archives
gptkbp:historical_significance remains a topic of study.
highlighted challenges faced by Continental Army
gptkbp:history regarding fortifications
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Evacuation of Fort Washington
gptkbp:intelligence contributed to the evacuation
gptkbp:involved gptkb:Continental_Army
gptkbp:legacy influenced future military engagements
gptkbp:location gptkb:Fort_Washington,_New_York
gptkbp:logistics challenging during the event
gptkbp:military_leadership crucial for outcomes
gptkbp:military_outcome led to further engagements
gptkbp:military_strategy siege warfare
defensive position
gptkbp:narrative discussed in various books
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:General_William_Howe
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Washington
gptkbp:public_perception viewed as a setback for the revolution
gptkbp:resulted_in British capture of Fort Washington
gptkbp:significance strategic loss for the Continental Army
gptkbp:strategic_goals analyzed in military history courses
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of the Hudson River
gptkbp:strategy divide and conquer
defensive retreat
to secure New York City
gptkbp:strength failed to arrive in time
involved multiple regiments
arrived prior to the evacuation
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Battle_of_Trenton
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_the_North_River
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6