Fort Pillow Massacre

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_event
gptkbp:aftermath increased tensions in the Civil War
gptkbp:awards survivor testimonies vary widely
gptkbp:casualties approximately 300 Union soldiers
some Union soldiers escaped
gptkbp:community_engagement inspired discussions on race and justice
gptkbp:consequences affected post-war Reconstruction policies
discussions of war crimes and accountability
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced African American literature
gptkbp:cultural_references depicted in literature and film
gptkbp:date April 12, 1864
gptkbp:government_type investigations into the massacre
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied in military history courses
gptkbp:historical_context varied among historians
part of the broader conflict of the Civil War
reflects the brutal nature of the Civil War.
gptkbp:historical_debate interpretations of the event
debates over the nature of the conflict
gptkbp:historical_documentation documented in various historical texts
included in Civil War archives
artifacts related to the event are preserved in museums
gptkbp:historical_event remembered in African American history
remains a contentious topic in Civil War history
gptkbp:historical_impact increased recruitment of Black soldiers
gptkbp:historical_significance considered a turning point in public opinion
highlighted racial tensions in the Civil War
seen as a precursor to later racial violence in America
gptkbp:historical_site Fort Pillow State Park commemorates the event
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fort Pillow Massacre
gptkbp:impact influenced perceptions of Confederate tactics
gptkbp:is_a_resource_for used in teaching about the Civil War
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in held annually to honor victims
various memorials and historical sites
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:legacy symbol of racial violence
remains relevant in discussions of military ethics
gptkbp:location gptkb:Fort_Pillow,_Tennessee
gptkbp:media_coverage received significant attention at the time
gptkbp:military_strategy discussed in terms of Confederate tactics
gptkbp:narrative_style shaped narratives of heroism and sacrifice
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:General_Nathan_Bedford_Forrest
gptkbp:primary_source eyewitness accounts
military reports
gptkbp:public_perception viewed as a massacre rather than a battle
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Pillow
gptkb:American_Civil_War
gptkbp:result controversy over war crimes
gptkbp:scholarly_analysis extensively researched by historians
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Pillow
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4