Forlorn Hope

GPTKB entity

Statements (20)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:military
gptkbp:describes volunteers for extremely hazardous military operations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Forlorn Hope
gptkbp:languageOfOrigin Dutch
gptkbp:meaningInDutch lost troop
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Napoleonic_Wars
Storming party at the Siege of Vicksburg
gptkbp:originatedIn Dutch term 'verloren hoop'
gptkbp:refersTo a band of soldiers assigned to a very dangerous mission
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:military
suicide mission
storming party
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:British_Army
other European armies
gptkbp:usedDuring 17th century
18th century
19th century
gptkbp:usedIn siege warfare
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:NCR_Army
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7