Siege of Fort Montgomery

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_siege
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Montgomery
gptkbp:aftermath evacuation of American forces
gptkbp:casualties American casualties estimated at 200
British casualties estimated at 50
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Continental_Army
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Sir_Henry_Clinton
gptkb:Colonel_John_Mc_Clure
gptkbp:date October 6, 1777
gptkbp:defense_mechanism Fort Montgomery was a key defensive position
gptkbp:events part of the larger campaign to control the Hudson River Valley
gptkbp:historical_context part of the British strategy to isolate New England
gptkbp:historical_documentation commemorated in local history
documented in various historical texts
analyzed in military history studies
referenced in military strategy discussions
examined for its impact on subsequent battles
part of the curriculum in American history education
included in battlefield preservation efforts
marked by historical markers and monuments
subject of reenactments and educational programs
analyzed in the context of British military tactics
featured in documentaries about the American Revolutionary War
gptkbp:historical_figure Benedict Arnold was involved in the campaign
George Washington was involved in the overall strategy
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced public perception of the war effort
highlighted the need for better coordination among American forces
led to increased British control in the region
prompted changes in American military strategy
contributed to the loss of morale for American forces
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Siege of Fort Montgomery
gptkbp:legacy influenced future military fortifications in the region
gptkbp:location gptkb:Fort_Montgomery,_New_York
gptkbp:military_strategy siege warfare
flanking maneuvers
artillery bombardment
blockade of supply routes
gptkbp:outcome demonstrated the vulnerability of American defenses
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Saratoga
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Clinton
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance strategic control of the Hudson River