Great Locomotive Chase

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical event
gptkbp:celebrates historical markers
reenactments
museum exhibits
gptkbp:date April 12, 1862
gptkbp:engine The General
The_Texas
gptkbp:goal disrupt_Confederate_supply_lines
gptkbp:historicalContext gptkb:American_Civil_War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Great Locomotive Chase
gptkbp:impact influenced military tactics
showcased technological advancements
influenced public perception of the war
led to the establishment of memorials
inspired songs and ballads
highlighted the importance of intelligence in warfare
inspired future military operations
influenced post-war reconciliation efforts
showed the potential for civilian involvement in warfare
became a subject of historical study
demonstrated bravery of Union soldiers
demonstrated the risks of sabotage
emphasized the role of railroads in warfare
highlighted railroad importance
inspired espionage tactics
led to increased rail security
led to the creation of military awards
influenced the development of rail transport security measures
increased_Union_morale
became_a_part_of_American_folklore
became_a_topic_in_Civil_War_reenactments
contributed_to_the_narrative_of_the_Civil_War
highlighted_the_strategic_importance_of_railroads_in_the_Civil_War
gptkbp:inspiration literature
film adaptations
gptkbp:location gptkb:Georgia,_USA
gptkbp:notableFigures gptkb:Jefferson_Davis
gptkb:William_Fuller
James_J._Andrews
gptkbp:outcome capture_of_several_Union_soldiers
gptkbp:participants Union soldiers
gptkbp:railwayLine gptkb:Western_and_Atlantic_Railroad
gptkbp:relatedEvent gptkb:Battle_of_Atlanta
Battle of Kennesaw Mountain
Andrews'_Raiders
gptkbp:result execution of some participants
gptkbp:significance symbol of Union resistance