Lafayette's Legion

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:French_Army
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:Marquis_de_Lafayette
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:dissolved 1783
gptkbp:engaged_in gptkb:Battle_of_the_Chesapeake
gptkb:Battle_of_Yorktown
gptkb:Siege_of_Yorktown
gptkb:Battle_of_Germantown
gptkb:Battle_of_Gloucester_Point
gptkb:Battle_of_Brandywine
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Washington
gptkb:Battle_of_Barren_Hill
gptkb:Battle_of_Monmouth
gptkbp:formed gptkb:1780
gptkbp:historical_significance inspired future military units
contributed to American independence
influenced military tactics
highlighted the importance of leadership in warfare
participated in diplomatic missions
fostered international alliances
demonstrated Franco-American cooperation
encouraged French support for the American cause
enhanced the reputation of Lafayette
influenced public opinion in France
involved in key military strategies
promoted the cause of liberty
provided training for American troops
represented the ideals of the Enlightenment
served as a model for future legions
symbolized the spirit of volunteerism
influenced the development of modern military units
demonstrated the effectiveness of multinational forces
contributed to the legacy of the American Revolution
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lafayette's Legion
gptkbp:is_active_in gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
gptkbp:location gptkb:Maryland
gptkb:New_Jersey
gptkb:Pennsylvania
gptkb:South_Carolina
gptkb:Virginia
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Alexander_Hamilton
gptkb:John_Laurens
gptkb:Henry_Laurens
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Continental_Army
gptkbp:role gptkb:Cavalry
gptkb:infantry
gptkbp:size approximately 2,000 soldiers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Washington's_Headquarters_State_Historic_Site
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5