Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Saratoga
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
French alliance with the American colonies
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Continental_Army |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_John_Burgoyne
gptkb:General_Horatio_Gates |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Increased recruitment for the Continental Army
Impact on British morale Encouraged other colonies to join the fight Shift in British military strategy |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Books on military history
Documentaries on the American Revolution Films about the American Revolutionary War |
| gptkbp:date |
1777
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Considered a decisive victory
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the larger conflict between Britain and its colonies
Influenced by previous battles in the war Response to British strategies in North America |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Boosted American morale
Encouraged foreign support for the American cause |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Influenced public opinion in favor of the revolution
Showed the importance of alliances in warfare Led to increased international recognition of the United States Demonstrated the effectiveness of the Continental Army Marked the first major defeat of British forces in the war |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Saratoga campaign
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Saratoga_National_Historical_Park
Annual reenactments |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Benedict_Arnold
gptkb:Daniel_Morgan gptkb:Simon_Fraser Burgoyne's officers Ephraim Elmer |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Symbol of American resilience
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Saratoga_County,_New_York
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:military_siege
Flanking maneuvers |
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
Allied with France
Support from Spain Support from the Netherlands |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Bemis_Heights
gptkb:Battle_of_Freeman's_Farm |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Surrender of British forces
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
Official military reports
Letters from participants |
| gptkbp:result |
American victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Turning point in the American Revolutionary War
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the Hudson River Valley
|