Loss of Fort Washington

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical event
gptkbp:aftermath retreat_of_American_forces
gptkbp:casualties American_casualties_estimated_at_2,000
British_casualties_estimated_at_500
gptkbp:commander gptkb:George_Washington
gptkb:William_Howe
gptkbp:followedBy gptkb:Battle_of_Trenton
gptkbp:historicalImpact influenced the outcome of subsequent battles
inspired future generations of military leaders
led to the establishment of new alliances
demonstrated the importance of supply lines
led to the creation of memorials and commemorations
highlighted the challenges of defending urban areas
affected public opinion in the colonies
highlighted the need for better fortifications
increased the urgency for foreign aid
influenced military strategies of both sides
led to the establishment of new military policies
served as a lesson in military preparedness
increased_recruitment_for_the_Continental_Army
boosted_British_morale
contributed_to_the_eventual_American_victory_in_the_war
contributed_to_the_legacy_of_the_American_Revolutionary_War
weakened_American_resolve
prompted_the_Continental_Congress_to_reassess_military_leadership
influenced_the_development_of_American_military_tactics
became_a_symbol_of_sacrifice_for_the_American_cause
increased_foreign_interest_in_the_American_cause
influenced_the_writing_of_American_history
led_to_further_British_advances_in_New_Jersey
shaped_the_narrative_of_American_resilience
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Loss of Fort Washington
gptkbp:involved gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Continental_Army
gptkbp:location gptkb:Fort_Washington,_New_York
gptkbp:occursIn November 16, 1776
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
gptkbp:precededBy Battle of Fort Lee
gptkbp:resultedIn British_victory
gptkbp:significance strategic_loss_for_the_Continental_Army
gptkbp:strategicGoals control_of_the_Hudson_River