General Crook

GPTKB entity

Statements (105)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:advocated_for peaceful negotiations with Native Americans
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Union_Army
gptkbp:appointed_by the commander of the Department of Arizona
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Fort_Grant
gptkb:Fort_Mc_Dowell
gptkb:Fort_Verde
gptkb:Fort_Apache
gptkb:Fort_Sill
gptkb:Fort_Apache_Reservation
gptkb:Fort_Laramie
gptkb:Fort_Whipple
gptkb:Fort_Huachuca
gptkb:Fort_Bowie
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Medal_of_Honor
gptkbp:birth_date 1828-09-21
gptkbp:birth_place Ohio, USA
gptkbp:born_in 1828
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Arlington_National_Cemetery
gptkbp:children gptkb:George_Crook_Jr.
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:Cavalry
gptkb:Department_of_the_Platte
Department of Arizona
gptkbp:contemporary gptkb:General_Sheridan
gptkbp:contributed_to U. S. military history
gptkbp:death_date 1890-03-21
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois,_USA
gptkbp:degree_programs gptkb:West_Point
gptkbp:died_in 1890
gptkbp:education gptkb:United_States_Military_Academy
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:George_Crook
gptkbp:historical_impact Military reforms in the late 19th century
gptkbp:historical_significance Advocate for Native American rights
Reform of military tactics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label General Crook
gptkbp:influenced American military strategy
Military leadership training
U. S. military policy towards Native Americans
gptkbp:is_a_member_of gptkb:the_U._S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:is_criticized_for his aggressive tactics
gptkbp:is_married_to gptkb:Mary_E._Crook
gptkbp:is_promoted_by major general
gptkbp:is_respected_by his peers
gptkbp:key_player the U. S. military strategy against the Apache
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Indian_Wars
Logistics and supply management
Negotiating with Native American tribes
gptkbp:led_to expedition against the Apache
expedition against the Sioux
campaign against the Apache
gptkbp:mentor younger officers
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Great_Father
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_the_Big_Horn
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Rosebud
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:the_U._S._Army
gptkbp:participated_in gptkb:Civil_War
gptkb:Indian_Wars
gptkb:the_Indian_Wars
gptkb:the_Battle_of_Fort_Fetterman
the Nez Perce War
the Battle of the Washita
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:General_Philip_Sheridan
gptkbp:rank gptkb:Major_General
gptkbp:served_as the commander of the Department of the Platte
gptkbp:served_in gptkb:American_Civil_War
gptkb:Indian_Wars
gptkbp:service_branch gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:service_years 1861-1886
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mary_E._Crook
gptkbp:successor gptkb:General_Nelson_A._Miles
gptkbp:utilized scouts in his campaigns
gptkbp:was_a_key_figure_in gptkb:the_Apache_Wars
the history of the American West
gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of the use of horses in warfare
the use of technology in warfare
the use of Indian scouts
the use of railroads for supply lines
gptkbp:was_involved_in gptkb:the_Battle_of_the_Rosebud
gptkb:the_Battle_of_the_Big_Horn
gptkb:the_Battle_of_the_Tongue_River
gptkb:the_Geronimo_Campaign
the establishment of reservations
the establishment of military forts
the surrender of Geronimo
the campaign against the Cheyenne
the campaign against the Sioux
the construction of military roads
the relocation of Native Americans
gptkbp:was_known_for his leadership style
his strategic retreats
his humane treatment of prisoners
his emphasis on discipline
his ability to negotiate treaties
his ability to adapt to terrain
his efforts to reduce conflict
his emphasis on reconnaissance
his focus on training soldiers
his intelligence gathering methods
his logistical skills
his tactics against Native Americans
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:the_Great_Sioux_War_of_1876
gptkb:Sitting_Bull
gptkb:Geronimo
gptkb:1868_Treaty_of_Fort_Laramie
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5