Statements (196)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Joseph_E._Johnston
gptkb:Stonewall_Jackson gptkb:P._G._T._Beauregard |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Boosted Confederate morale
Union retreat to Washington, D. C. Aftermath included casualties and losses retreat of Union forces to Washington, D. C. |
| gptkbp:alliance |
To seize Manassas Junction
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| gptkbp:armament |
Use of cannons by both sides
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| gptkbp:casualties |
over 4,700
4,878 Approximately 4,700 about 1,750 Approximately 4,700 total about 2,900 |
| gptkbp:combat_radius |
32,000
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| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Confederate_States
gptkb:military_officer gptkb:political_organization |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_John_C._Pemberton
gptkb:General_William_J._Hardee gptkb:Brigadier_General_George_B._Mc_Clellan gptkb:Brigadier_General_John_A._Mc_Clernand gptkb:General_Ambrose_P._Hill gptkb:Brigadier_General_Philip_Kearny gptkb:Brigadier_General_William_H._French gptkb:General_P._G._T._Beauregard gptkb:Irvin_Mc_Dowell gptkb:General_Pierre_G._T._Beauregard gptkb:Brigadier_General_John_A._Logan gptkb:General_Jubal_Early gptkb:Brigadier_General_Samuel_P._Heintzelman gptkb:Joseph_E._Johnston gptkb:General_George_E._Pickett gptkb:General_Richard_H._Anderson gptkb:General_Joseph_E._Johnston gptkb:Brigadier_General_William_F._Smith gptkb:General_A._P._Hill gptkb:Brigadier_General_John_G._Barnard gptkb:General_Richard_S._Ewell gptkb:General_John_B._Hood gptkb:General_D._H._Hill gptkb:Brigadier_General_Irvin_Mc_Dowell gptkb:Brigadier_General_Edward_O._C._Ord gptkb:P._G._T._Beauregard gptkb:Brigadier_General_Daniel_Tyler gptkb:Brigadier_General_Robert_Patterson gptkb:Brigadier_General_John_C._Robinson gptkb:Colonel_William_Tecumseh_Sherman gptkb:Brigadier_General_William_B._Franklin gptkb:Brigadier_General_John_F._Reynolds approximately 35,000 approximately 32,000 Defensive position About 32,000 About 35,000 defensive position to protect the capital |
| gptkbp:communication |
Telegraph was used for coordination
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Portrayed in literature and film
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| gptkbp:date |
July 21, 1861
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| gptkbp:duration |
One day
1 day |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:Stonewall_Jackson's_stand
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Second_Battle_of_Bull_Run
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| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Henry_House_Hill
gptkb:Manassas_Junction 1861 Union and Confederate forces Union and Confederate armies July 1861 July 18 and July 21, 1861 Manassas Plains |
| gptkbp:future_plans |
Planning was rushed
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Highlighted the importance of logistics in warfare
Showed the impact of leadership on battle outcomes Revealed the challenges of coordinating large armies Examined for military tactics Influenced military strategies in subsequent battles Showed the importance of morale in military engagements Influenced public opinion about the war Set the stage for future battles in the war Demonstrated the effectiveness of Confederate tactics Demonstrated the impact of weather on battle conditions Demonstrated the unpredictability of battle outcomes Showed the role of civilian spectators in the battle Considered a wake-up call for the Union Highlighted the role of cavalry in battle dynamics Reinforced the idea of total war in the Civil War Revealed the complexities of Civil War politics Revealed the limitations of Union intelligence Set the tone for the brutality of the Civil War Studied for its military lessons Demonstrated the challenges of communication in battle Showed the importance of leadership in maintaining troop morale Influenced the training and preparation of future soldiers Set a precedent for future battles in terms of scale and intensity Led to the appointment of George B. Mc Clellan as Union commander Demonstrated the impact of terrain on battle strategies Demonstrated the importance of railroads in troop movement Influenced the development of military tactics in the Civil War Showed the importance of reconnaissance in military operations Highlighted the need for better communication among troops Reinforced the need for effective supply lines in warfare Led to the establishment of military academies for training |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the American Civil War
First major engagement of the Civil War |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Detailed in military records
Reports and letters from the battle exist |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Remembered as a turning point
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
boosted Confederate morale
Changed public opinion on the war led to realization of war's length and brutality |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Boosted Confederate morale
Marked the beginning of a long conflict Near Bull Run stream Showed the need for better training of Union troops Marked the end of the illusion of a short war Showed the war would be longer and bloodier than expected |
| gptkbp:historical_site |
gptkb:Manassas_National_Battlefield_Park
gptkb:Bull_Run_National_Park Monuments erected Visitor centers established |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
First Battle of Bull Run
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| gptkbp:impact |
Civilians were affected by the battle
Disillusionment for Union soldiers High morale for Confederates |
| gptkbp:intelligence |
Scouting was important
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| gptkbp:involved_forces |
35,000
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Reenactments held annually
Battlefield parks established Various monuments and reenactments |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:First_Manassas
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| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:General_Robert_E._Lee
gptkb:General_Johnston gptkb:General_Beauregard gptkb:General_Mc_Dowell gptkb:General_George_B._Mc_Clellan |
| gptkbp:landscape |
Terrain influenced battle tactics
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| gptkbp:leadership |
Leadership styles were examined
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| gptkbp:led_to |
Increased enlistment in the Confederate army
Formation of the Army of the Potomac |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future military engagements
Legacy includes lessons learned for future battles |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Prince_William_County,_Virginia
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| gptkbp:logistics |
Supply lines were critical
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
First battle covered by telegraph
First battle reported by telegraph |
| gptkbp:military_branch |
Cavalry units played a role
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Flanking maneuvers by Confederates
To defend against Union advance Approximately 62,000 Union and 32,000 Confederate Changed military tactics in the Civil War |
| gptkbp:mood |
Morale was a key factor
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| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Battle_of_First_Manassas
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Importance of reconnaissance
Confederate forces pursued Union troops Coordination between units Need for better training Increased enlistment in the Confederate army Led to the realization of a long war ahead |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Stonewall_Jackson's_stand
First battle with large-scale use of artillery First use of railroads for troop movement Retreat of Union forces to Washington, D. C. Stonewall Jackson earns his nickname |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:General_Robert_E._Lee
gptkb:General_Thomas_J._Jackson gptkb:General_Joseph_E._Johnston gptkb:General_William_Tecumseh_Sherman gptkb:General_George_B._Mc_Clellan |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Union defeat
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Civil_War
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
Underestimated by both sides
Shocked the Northern public Changed views on military leadership Increased support for the war in the North Underestimated by the public |
| gptkbp:result |
Confederate victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
First major battle of the American Civil War
first major battle of the American Civil War |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Boosted Confederate morale
Set the stage for future battles Control of Northern Virginia Confederate control of Northern Virginia Confederate flanking maneuver Showed the need for better training of Union troops |
| gptkbp:student_organizations |
Offensive campaign
Failed to achieve a quick victory offensive to capture Richmond |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Flanking maneuvers were employed
Overall strategy was debated |
| gptkbp:technology |
Use of railroads for troop movement
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| gptkbp:training |
Troop training was inadequate
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Weather affected troop movements
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