Statements (211)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_conflict
gptkb:Siege_warfare |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:British_occupation_of_Charleston
Loss of Charleston for the Continental Army British control of the Southern colonies |
| gptkbp:allies |
influenced French support for the Americans
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| gptkbp:american_defenses |
Were inadequate to withstand the siege
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| gptkbp:american_resistance |
Continued despite the loss of Charleston
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| gptkbp:armament |
superior firepower
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| gptkbp:british_control |
Led to increased British control in the Southern colonies
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| gptkbp:british_occupation |
lasted until 1782
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| gptkbp:casualties |
British casualties
Significant American casualties British casualties were lower Lower than American casualties Thousands of American soldiers captured thousands of Continental soldiers approximately 250 British soldiers approximately 5,000 American soldiers |
| gptkbp:combat_history |
studied in military academies
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| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Continental_Army |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Henry_Clinton
gptkb:General_Henry_Clinton gptkb:General_Benjamin_Lincoln gptkb:Benjamin_Lincoln |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
memorials and reenactments exist
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| gptkbp:continental_congress |
concerned about the loss
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced literature and art about the war
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
depicted in literature and film
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| gptkbp:date |
gptkb:1780
March 29, 1780 May 12, 1780 |
| gptkbp:defeated |
May 12, 1780
American forces surrendered on May 12, 1780 |
| gptkbp:defense |
Charleston harbor
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 6 weeks
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| gptkbp:end_date |
May 12, 1780
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| gptkbp:events |
gptkb:Surrender_of_Charleston
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Camden
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| gptkbp:fortifications |
gptkb:Fort_Sumter
gptkb:Fort_Moultrie strongly defended by Americans |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
considered a turning point
Analyzed by historians for its military lessons |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Southern Campaign
Part of the larger conflict of the American Revolutionary War part of the larger conflict between Britain and the colonies |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Debated among historians regarding its impact
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
extensively researched by historians
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
part of the Southern Campaign
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| gptkbp:historical_figures |
many notable leaders involved.
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced future military strategies
Strengthened British control in the South increased British morale Boosted British morale Highlighted the importance of supply lines Highlighted the role of logistics in warfare Increased tensions between British and American forces Showed the effectiveness of coordinated attacks Demonstrated the challenges of urban warfare Led to further military engagements Demonstrated the importance of alliances Showed the impact of leadership on military outcomes Demonstrated the importance of intelligence in warfare Influenced public opinion in the colonies Affected the relationship between Britain and its colonies Highlighted the role of civilian support in military campaigns Affected civilian population in Charleston Affected the course of the Revolutionary War Contributed to the eventual American victory Diminished American support Illustrated the consequences of prolonged sieges Impact on Southern colonies Increased Loyalist activity Led to changes in military recruitment strategies Contributed to the development of military tactics in the war Reinforced the need for strategic planning Revealed weaknesses in American defenses Set the stage for future battles in the South Shift in British strategy Showed the effects of morale on troop performance Revealed the complexities of colonial governance during war Led to the establishment of British governance in Charleston Influenced the development of military fortifications Contributed to the eventual independence of the United States shifted the war to the Southern theater demoralized American forces led to further British campaigns in the South shifted the balance of power in the South |
| gptkbp:historical_records |
Documented in various historical texts
documented in various military archives |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
One of the worst American defeats in the war
Considered a major event in the Revolutionary War highlighted the challenges of the Continental Army |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Siege of Charleston
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| gptkbp:impact |
Civilians faced hardships during the siege
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| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:blockade
gptkb:military_strategy artillery bombardment infantry assaults |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future military strategies in the war
influenced future military sieges |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Charleston,_South_Carolina
gptkb:South_Carolina |
| gptkbp:logistics |
challenging for American forces
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| gptkbp:military_engagement |
One of the key military engagements of the war
one of the largest of the war |
| gptkbp:military_leadership |
gptkb:General_Charles_Cornwallis
gptkb:General_William_Moultrie Showcased leadership challenges on both sides |
| gptkbp:military_lessons |
Lessons learned for future engagements
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| gptkbp:military_outcome |
Strengthened British control in the South
strategic British advantage |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:Siege_warfare
used in later conflicts analyzed in military theory |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
cannon and artillery used extensively
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| gptkbp:military_unit |
approximately 5,000 troops
over 14,000 troops |
| gptkbp:mood |
significantly impacted by the defeat
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| gptkbp:narrative |
varied interpretations exist
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| gptkbp:next_event |
Led to further military actions in the South.
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| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:General_Henry_Clinton
gptkb:General_Sir_Henry_Clinton gptkb:General_Benjamin_Lincoln |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:George_Clinton
gptkb:Martin_Van_Buren gptkb:Alexander_Hamilton gptkb:Henry_Nixon gptkb:President_Barack_Obama gptkb:Sir_Ronald_Reagan gptkb:Benedict_Arnold gptkb:Bill_Clinton gptkb:Dwight_D._Eisenhower gptkb:Elbridge_Gerry gptkb:Franklin_D._Roosevelt gptkb:George_W._Bush gptkb:George_Washington gptkb:Gerald_R._Ford gptkb:Harry_S._Truman gptkb:John_F._Kennedy gptkb:John_Jay gptkb:Lyndon_B._Johnson gptkb:Samuel_Adams gptkb:Thomas_Jefferson gptkb:Ulysses_S._Grant gptkb:James_Monroe gptkb:John_Laurens gptkb:Andrew_Jackson gptkb:Donald_Trump gptkb:Francis_Marion gptkb:George_H._W._Bush gptkb:James_Madison gptkb:Joe_Biden gptkb:John_Adams gptkb:Zachary_Taylor gptkb:Patrick_Henry gptkb:Richard_Henry_Lee gptkb:Edward_Braddock gptkb:Charles_Cornwallis gptkb:John_Quincy_Adams gptkb:William_H._Taft gptkb:William_Moultrie gptkb:Henry_Lee_III gptkb:Charles_Lee gptkb:Thomas_Sumter gptkb:Jimmy_Carter gptkb:William_Campbell gptkb:Nathanael_Greene gptkb:John_Burgoyne gptkb:Lord_Rawdon |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:British_Navy
British naval blockade |
| gptkbp:outcome |
capture of Charleston
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Moultrie
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
seen as a major setback for American forces
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| gptkbp:result |
British victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Major defeat for the American forces
major defeat for the Continental Army largest American surrender during the Revolutionary War |
| gptkbp:significant_event |
Marked a turning point in the Southern campaign
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| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
American tactical failures during the siege
Shifted the balance of power in the South |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
control of the Southern colonies
Control of the Southern colonies key port city in the South |
| gptkbp:strategy |
gptkb:Siege_warfare
divide and conquer defensive operations encirclement To defend the city and maintain control Effective use of artillery and siege works To capture Charleston as a strategic port To capture key Southern cities To hold Charleston against British forces |
| gptkbp:strength |
Failed to arrive in time
arrived during the siege Arrived to strengthen the siege French forces arrived later |
| gptkbp:supply_chain |
cut off by British forces
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| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:blockade
siege warfare trench warfare artillery bombardment About 6 weeks surrender negotiations |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:George_Washington
gptkb:Treaty_of_Paris |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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