The Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
GPTKB entity
Statements (1,091)
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_event
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:John_Trumbull
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| gptkbp:accessories |
gptkb:weapon
Cannons Gunpowder |
| gptkbp:activities |
successful operation
Detailed accounts of the battle |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:Capture_of_Fort_Ticonderoga
gptkb:Educational_Institution gptkb:cultural_representations community engagement tourism development archaeological studies cultural heritage preservation increased tensions in the region scholarly research historical reenactments public history initiatives historical preservation efforts Boosted American morale impact on local communities monuments and memorials British retreat British withdrawal historical commemorations increased tensions in Canada boosted American morale historical interpretations military history studies commemoration efforts influence on American identity Strengthened American morale impact on local population influence on future battles retreat of American forces increased morale for American forces cultural representations in media capture of artillery American military reforms educational programs about the battle increased tensions in the colonies influence on national narratives strategic planning for future engagements legacy of military leadership influence on subsequent battles Captured artillery used in Siege of Boston increased recruitment for Continental Army historical analysis and interpretations British withdrawal from the area boosted morale for the Continental Army increased American morale commemorative events and reenactments supplies for the Continental Army British consolidation of power in the region British fortification efforts British strategy adjustments Capture of artillery for the Continental Army Captured British artillery Captured artillery used in later battles Continental Army regrouping Secured artillery for the Continental Army Secured control of Lake Champlain Secured strategic position Secured supply lines for the Americans Secured supply lines for the Continental Army archaeological studies of the site impact on French support for Americans impact on veteran recognition influence on French support for Americans influence on military history scholarship influence on military strategy education preservation of Fort Ticonderoga site reinforcement of American positions supplied artillery to the Siege of Boston tourism development in the area used artillery in the Siege of Boston used in Siege of Boston |
| gptkbp:art_style |
paintings and literature
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| gptkbp:artifacts |
various military artifacts displayed
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Ethan_Allen's_Green_Mountain_Boys
Ethan Allen's leadership Benedict Arnold's leadership George Washington's strategies |
| gptkbp:campaigns |
invasion of Canada
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| gptkbp:casualties |
gptkb:unknown
low minimal American casualties British casualties American casualties were relatively low Minimal American casualties Significant British casualties British casualties were higher than expected Low casualties for Americans Significant casualties for British |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:British_loyalists
gptkb:military_unit gptkb:American_Continental_Army gptkb:British_Empire gptkb:British_forces gptkb:United_States gptkb:Saint gptkb:Continental_Army gptkb:American_forces American colonists |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Benedict_Arnold
gptkb:George_Washington gptkb:General_Arthur_St._Clair gptkb:John_Brown gptkb:Henry_Knox gptkb:Ethan_Allen gptkb:General_John_Burgoyne gptkb:Colonel_John_Brown gptkb:William_Howe gptkb:William_Mc_Culloch strategic commanders highlighted leadership qualities of commanders Benedict Arnold's role Ethan Allen's leadership style William Delaplace Ethan Allen's role |
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
attracts historians and tourists alike
community events and discussions |
| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:War_of_1812
shift in power dynamics part of larger military campaigns shifted power dynamics Strengthened American resolve secured control of the fort |
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
gptkb:Fort_Ticonderoga_Association
gptkb:archaeological_site ongoing restoration ongoing restoration projects efforts to maintain the site Fort Ticonderoga preservation efforts Ongoing preservation of the fort |
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
French military
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| gptkbp:context |
gptkb:War_of_1812
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| gptkbp:contributed_to |
American independence efforts
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| gptkbp:coordinates |
43.8431° N, 73.3860° W
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| gptkbp:cultural_events |
anniversaries and celebrations
celebrated annually. |
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
part of American history
New York history |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:Film_adaptations
gptkb:archaeological_site gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:literary_work in literature inspired literature inspired films inspired art Historical tourism Influence on American identity inspired literature and art Inspiration for literature depicted in literature Inspiration for films inspired music Portrayed in films Symbol of independence featured in literature and films Inspiration for music Influenced American identity in film Featured in literature Part of American folklore Inspiration for art depicted in film in art inspired patriotism Commemorated in monuments Reenactments held annually commemorated in reenactments American Revolutionary War narratives |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:television_series gptkb:literary_work gptkb:artwork gptkb:film books and films depicted in literature commemorated in monuments depicted in film taught in history classes Referenced in literature and films celebrated in reenactments |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:books gptkb:theatre gptkb:films gptkb:artwork depicted in various artworks Art and literature inspired by the battle |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
American identity
symbol of American independence |
| gptkbp:date |
1775
1777 1778 1779 1791 1793 1794 1804 1805 1806 1807 1809 1811 1818 1838 1840 1842 May 10, 1775 July 6, 1782 November 1838 July 5, 1841 July 1777 July 5, 1777 July 5, 1824 July 5, 1828 July 5, 1843 |
| gptkbp:defense |
gptkb:fortification
British garrison |
| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
gptkb:fortification
gptkb:Ticonderoga_Fort gptkb:Fort_Ticonderoga gptkb:gate bastions stone fort built by French |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:books
gptkb:documentaries gptkb:films Books and films films and documentaries |
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Ghent
|
| gptkbp:duration |
1 day
Several days one day |
| gptkbp:education |
taught in schools
teaching American history |
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
history lessons
for schools and groups offered at the site History lessons and tours Programs about the battle and its significance |
| gptkbp:event_type |
gptkb:military_operation
|
| gptkbp:events |
gptkb:Battle_of_Bunker_Hill
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Chateauguay
gptkb:Battle_of_Hubbardton gptkb:Capture_of_Fort_Ticonderoga gptkb:Battle_of_Bunker_Hill gptkb:Battle_of_Saratoga gptkb:Battle_of_Crown_Point gptkb:War_of_1812 gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Ticonderoga_(1777) gptkb:Battle_of_Valcour_Island |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:British_forces
gptkb:Palace gptkb:American_forces land and water American colonists and British forces April 1775 and 1783 April 1775 and October 1776 Green Mountain Boys and British forces July 1777 and 1805 July 5 and July 6, 1777 |
| gptkbp:future_plans |
coordinated efforts of leaders
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| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
gptkb:Green_Mountains
gptkb:Lake_Champlain |
| gptkbp:has_programs |
offered at the site
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| gptkbp:highlights |
importance of fortifications
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkb:book gptkb:battle ongoing scholarly articles political implications military historians public perception social impact ongoing studies Political analysts studied by historians Cultural historians Military historians international implications leadership dynamics Strategic studies debated among historians ongoing studies and publications studied in military academies influence on future battles legacy of the battle Ongoing studies and publications interpretations by historians discussed in documentaries studied by military historians studied in military history courses impact on military strategy impact on British strategy role in American identity commemoration in popular culture intelligence and reconnaissance Studies on military tactics analyzed in scholarly articles role of local militias British response impact on American morale American strategy consequences for the war examined in textbooks fort's defenses logistics of the siege role of artillery |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Siege_of_Fort_Ticonderoga
gptkb:American_Revolution gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War gptkb:Monarch gptkb:French_and_Indian_War gptkb:American_independence_movement gptkb:Upper_Canada_Rebellion gptkb:War_of_1812 British colonial rule colonial resistance Part of the American Revolutionary War Colonial resistance varied perspectives colonial tensions scholarly debates varied among historians varied among scholars Colonial resistance to British rule Varied perspectives on the battle's significance post-Revolutionary War tensions Influenced by previous battles prelude to larger conflicts Colonial tensions Preceding the Declaration of Independence growing tensions prelude to the American Revolution Part of the Saratoga campaign Involved in the Northern Campaign early in the American Revolutionary War prelude to the Siege of Boston tensions between British and American colonists tensions between British and American forces |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
gptkb:books
gptkb:weapon gptkb:award gptkb:artifact documents letters and reports scholarly articles cannons primary sources archival materials secondary sources military records weapons and uniforms Letters and reports from the time letters and reports from participants battle maps preserved in local museums Letters and diaries from participants battlefield surveys |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
gptkb:archive Documented in military archives kept in archives Official military reports documented in military archives Letters from soldiers Accounts from participants documented in various military archives preceding battles Newspaper articles from 1775 |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:books
gptkb:Benjamin_Franklin gptkb:George_Clinton gptkb:Lord_Germain gptkb:Philip_Sheridan gptkb:Henry_Clinton gptkb:Lord_Cornwallis gptkb:Sir_William_Howe gptkb:Henry_Lee gptkb:John_Pershing gptkb:Lafayette gptkb:Marquis_de_Lafayette gptkb:Daniel_Webster gptkb:General_Pulaski gptkb:James_Clinton gptkb:Alexander_Hamilton gptkb:General_Cornwallis gptkb:John_A._Sullivan gptkb:Joseph_Warren gptkb:Stephen_A._Douglas gptkb:General_Arnold gptkb:General_Greene gptkb:George_Patton gptkb:Count_Casimir_Pulaski gptkb:Henry_Nixon gptkb:President_Barack_Obama gptkb:Sir_Ronald_Reagan gptkb:documentaries gptkb:films gptkb:General_Knox gptkb:General_Lafayette gptkb:General_Morgan gptkb:General_Putnam gptkb:General_Sullivan gptkb:General_Allen gptkb:General_Kosciuszko gptkb:General_Monroe gptkb:General_Prescott gptkb:Benedict_Arnold gptkb:Bill_Clinton gptkb:Chester_W._Nimitz gptkb:Davy_Crockett gptkb:Dwight_D._Eisenhower gptkb:Franklin_D._Roosevelt gptkb:George_W._Bush gptkb:George_Washington gptkb:Gerald_R._Ford gptkb:Harry_S._Truman gptkb:Historical_Society gptkb:Horatio_Gates gptkb:John_Jay gptkb:Lyndon_B._Johnson gptkb:Robert_E._Lee gptkb:Samuel_Adams gptkb:Thomas_Jefferson gptkb:Ulysses_S._Grant gptkb:James_Monroe gptkb:Robert_Morris gptkb:Thomas_Paine gptkb:Ernest_King gptkb:General_Warren gptkb:Hyman_Rickover gptkb:Andrew_Jackson gptkb:Daniel_Boone gptkb:Daniel_Morgan gptkb:Donald_Trump gptkb:General_John_Glover gptkb:General_Lee gptkb:General_Montgomery gptkb:General_William_Phillips gptkb:George_H._W._Bush gptkb:George_Mason gptkb:James_Madison gptkb:Joe_Biden gptkb:John_Adams gptkb:John_Brown gptkb:William_H._Harrison gptkb:James_Oglethorpe gptkb:General_Gage gptkb:General_John_Sullivan gptkb:General_William_Howe gptkb:John_Hancock gptkb:Joseph_Brant gptkb:General_Burgoyne gptkb:George_Custer gptkb:John_Marshal gptkb:Omar_Bradley gptkb:William_Halsey gptkb:Lyman_Hall gptkb:Patrick_Henry gptkb:Thomas_Gage gptkb:General_Howe gptkb:George_Meade gptkb:Henry_Clay gptkb:Henry_Knox gptkb:Richard_Henry_Lee gptkb:Edward_Braddock gptkb:Aaron_Burr gptkb:Zebulon_Pike gptkb:Charles_Cornwallis gptkb:Paul_Revere gptkb:Ethan_Allen gptkb:William_H._Taft gptkb:Henry_Lee_III gptkb:William_Prescott gptkb:William_Tryon gptkb:General_John_Stark gptkb:John_Stark gptkb:General_John_Burgoyne gptkb:William_G._Leahy gptkb:Colonel_John_Brown gptkb:James_Abercrombie gptkb:Charles_Lee gptkb:Sir_Henry_Clinton gptkb:William_Howe gptkb:William_Phillips gptkb:Jimmy_Carter gptkb:Richard_Montgomery gptkb:book_series gptkb:Nathanael_Greene gptkb:Philip_Schuyler gptkb:General_Philip_Schuyler gptkb:James_Wolfe gptkb:John_Burgoyne gptkb:Thaddeus_Kosciuszko gptkb:Lord_Howe gptkb:General_Horatio_Gates gptkb:William_H._Standley gptkb:General_Richard_Montgomery gptkb:General_Clinton gptkb:book gptkb:Colonel_William_Tecumseh_Sherman gptkb:Douglas_Mac_Arthur gptkb:poet gptkb:General_Simon_Fraser gptkb:Baron_von_Steuben scholarly articles primary sources Military records newspaper articles secondary sources varied interpretations military reports General Benedict Arnold notable leaders involved Eyewitness reports Various primary sources William Delaplace General Revere |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced future military strategies
American military strategy boosted American morale British military strategy demonstrated the effectiveness of surprise attacks influenced public opinion in favor of the revolution increased international attention set the stage for future battles demonstrated colonial resolve increased support for the revolution highlighted the importance of intelligence in warfare contributed to the overall war effort inspired further military actions shaping American identity influenced British military strategy shaped future military engagements in North America Shifted control of the region encouraged other colonies to join the fight established American military leadership contributed to the eventual independence of the United States fostered alliances with France highlighted British vulnerabilities increased the resolve of the Continental Congress influenced French support for Americans led to increased recruitment led to the establishment of fortifications demonstrated the role of leadership in military success |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:18th_century
gptkb:19th_century gptkb:Monarch early 19th century Revolutionary War era |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:military_unit gptkb:American_Revolution gptkb:Lake_Champlain gptkb:Embassy gptkb:Hudson_River_Valley gptkb:battle gptkb:organization gptkb:First_American_victory_in_the_Revolutionary_War military alliances national pride American heritage colonial history symbol of resistance regional history turning point in the war political implications inspiration for future generations logistics and supply routes pivotal moment in American history symbol of American resistance boosted American morale boosted morale for American forces military strategy development early American military history boosted British morale demonstrated American resolve inspiration for future battles Marked a turning point in the war boosted morale of American forces studied in military history courses pivotal moment in the war example of guerrilla warfare defense tactics study of military history fortification strategies Demonstrated colonial unity first American victory in the Revolutionary War symbol of independence. study in military logistics War of 1812 context example of strategic planning demonstrated colonial unity example of resourcefulness First American victory of the Revolutionary War First American victory of the war boosted morale for the Continental Army pivotal moment in the Revolutionary War Boosted recruitment for Continental Army Early American military success First American victory in the war First major victory for the Americans in 1777 First significant victory for the Continental Army Showcased leadership of Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold Secured artillery for the Siege of Boston boost to American confidence demonstrated American weaknesses early American Revolutionary War battle early American Revolutionary War conflict early American military engagements early example of American military success example of adaptability in warfare example of effective communication in battle example of leadership qualities. example of leadership under pressure example of morale boosting tactics example of overcoming odds example of tactical surprise example of unity among forces first American victory in the War of 1812 first American victory in the region first American victory in the war first significant victory for Americans first significant victory for the Americans first significant victory for the Continental Army influence on foreign support located near the New York-Vermont border located on Lake Champlain First major victory for the Continental Army in 1777 first significant victory for American forces in the war. first major victory for the Americans |
| gptkbp:historical_site |
gptkb:fortification
gptkb:Community_Center gptkb:Fort_Ticonderoga gptkb:memorial gptkb:Ticonderoga,_New_York designated as a historic site preserved as a museum designated as a historic landmark |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
letters and diaries
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
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| gptkbp:influence |
Canadian nationalism
Boosted American morale National identity formation American military history American military strategy subsequent military strategies subsequent battles Subsequent military strategies Military strategy in future conflicts morale of the Continental Army British tactics American revolutionary movements American revolutionary tactics Civic pride in New York Inspired other military actions |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
American military history American military strategy subsequent military strategies subsequent battles in the Revolutionary War military tactics in North America subsequent battles British military tactics. |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:French_and_Indian_War
colonial tensions |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:films gptkb:literary_work gptkb:artwork historical research future military leaders patriotic songs Other revolutionary actions |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:British_forces
gptkb:organization regular army Canadian rebels militia and regular army |
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
historical research
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:annual_events
gptkb:Fort_Ticonderoga_Museum gptkb:memorial gptkb:Fort_Ticonderoga_historic_site gptkb:Educational_Institution gptkb:museum Museum exhibits Educational programs Historical reenactments local festivals Various historical sites historical societies Historical tours educational outreach historical reenactments public history initiatives Public speeches anniversary events reenactments Reenactments Annual reenactments Various monuments anniversary celebrations Anniversary celebrations Anniversary events held on anniversaries Monuments and plaques memorials and reenactments popular among history enthusiasts Regularly reenacted by enthusiasts Various monuments and markers |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:documentaries
American history textbooks |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:fortification
gptkb:military_unit gptkb:government_agency gptkb:historical_event gptkb:British_Empire gptkb:British_forces gptkb:Company gptkb:United_States gptkb:Continental_Army gptkb:Colonial_militia gptkb:Green_Mountain_Boys gptkb:battle gptkb:American_forces gptkb:organization military alliances strategic planning weather conditions cannons enemy tactics logistical challenges diplomatic efforts cultural impact surprise attack strategic objectives supply shortages Infantry units communication challenges troop movements local support Artillery units supply lines battlefield conditions reinforcements naval engagements regular army units British regulars militia forces leadership decisions logistics and supply issues local militia units regular army night assault artillery use terrain challenges cannon and artillery British garrison cannon acquisition cannon capture |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:memorial
a pivotal moment in the war |
| gptkbp:is_visited_by |
tourists
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Benedict_Arnold
gptkb:Ethan_Allen gptkb:Colonel_John_Brown Led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold |
| gptkbp:led_to |
increased recruitment for the Continental Army
subsequent battles in the region increased military supplies Increased morale for American forces |
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:public_discourse
gptkb:Educational_Institution gptkb:archaeological_site cultural references inspired future generations historical reenactments historical novels Symbol of American resistance inspired future rebellions historical documentaries part of local history artistic representations part of American folklore influence on future conflicts symbol of American independence symbol of American resistance military memorials Symbol of American resilience commemorated in monuments symbol of American resilience featured in educational programs Military strategy studies celebrated in anniversaries remains a symbol of American independence inspiration for future battles influenced future military engagements remains a symbol of American resilience symbol of American resolve inspiration for future conflicts influenced national identity inspired future military engagements Tourist attraction today remains a symbol of resistance. inspired civic pride Inspiration for future battles Symbol of American resolve commemorated in Canadian history National historic site designation Remembered as a key event in American history associated with freedom and independence early success in the war part of the narrative of the American Revolution recognized by government proclamations |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Lake_Champlain
gptkb:New_York gptkb:Fort_Ticonderoga Fort Ticonderoga, New York |
| gptkbp:logistics |
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:public_transportation_system supply lines reinforcements transport of cannons |
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:Continental_Army
gptkb:Green_Mountain_Boys |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:military_siege defensive tactics part of larger conflict Flanking maneuvers surprise attack flanking maneuvers siege tactics defensive position Use of artillery guerilla tactics Defensive fortifications combined arms approach Surprise and speed Surprise attack use of surprise and speed offensive maneuver use of terrain to advantage Northern Campaigns night assault capture of key locations artillery use series of confrontations use of local knowledge night march part of larger conflicts combined forces approach in later battles related military actions seizing opportunity |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
cannons
Captured cannons Gunpowder and ammunition Use of cannons and siege equipment |
| gptkbp:mission |
control of the northern frontier
|
| gptkbp:named_after |
gptkb:the_American_Revolution
Fort Carillon by French |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Various interpretations exist
various perspectives various accounts exist told through various media part of American Revolutionary War history |
| gptkbp:next_event |
gptkb:Siege_of_Fort_Ticonderoga
|
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
local militias
French support collaboration with local militias influenced colonial alliances |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Siege_of_Fort_Ticonderoga
gptkb:Battle_of_Bunker_Hill gptkb:Battle_of_Saratoga gptkb:Battle_of_Crown_Point gptkb:Battle_of_Valcour_Island analyzed by historians influenced future military engagements used as a military base tactics and maneuvers American Revolutionary War context British retreated Fort Ticonderoga remained in American hands study of tactics and outcomes |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Capture of British supplies
first American victory in the war |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Robert_Nelson
gptkb:Benedict_Arnold gptkb:John_A._Macdonald gptkb:Louis-Joseph_Papineau gptkb:Ethan_Allen gptkb:William_Lyon_Mackenzie Benedict Arnold's role |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:American_independence_movement gptkb:Educational_Institution gptkb:tourist_attraction gptkb:battle strategic planning cultural significance historical documentation preservation efforts American military strategy British military strategy historical impact capture of artillery early use of artillery early use of siege tactics |
| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:Benedict_Arnold
gptkb:Ethan_Allen |
| gptkbp:outcome |
gptkb:region
gptkb:Capture_of_Fort_Ticonderoga American victory British victory British retreat British withdrawal capture of Fort Ticonderoga capture of artillery capture of the fort Capture of the fort Captured British supplies Gained control of Lake Champlain Secured American control of the fort Secured control of Lake Champlain rebel control of the fort |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Canadian_Rebellions
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War gptkb:Northwest_Indian_War gptkb:War_of_1812 campaign for control of New York |
| gptkbp:participants |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:British_forces gptkb:Continental_Army gptkb:Green_Mountain_Boys gptkb:American_forces |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Siege_of_Fort_Ticonderoga
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Ticonderoga_(1775) gptkb:Battle_of_St._Denis gptkb:Capture_of_Fort_Ticonderoga_(1775) gptkb:American_Civil_War gptkb:Battle_of_Lexington_and_Concord gptkb:Battle_of_Bunker_Hill gptkb:Battle_of_Saratoga gptkb:Siege_of_Fort_Ticonderoga_(1775) gptkb:Battle_of_Valcour_Island |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Siege_of_Fort_Ticonderoga
gptkb:Capture_of_Fort_Ticonderoga_(1775) gptkb:Capture_of_Fort_Ticonderoga_in_1775 |
| gptkbp:previous_name |
gptkb:Fort_Carillon
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
gptkb:Historical_Society
gptkb:poet historical analyses Official reports military records Government documents Newspaper articles military reports letters and diaries Diaries of soldiers letters and diaries of participants historical analyses and books Letters from participants |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
increased support for independence
support for the revolution |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Siege_of_Fort_Ticonderoga
gptkb:Capture_of_Fort_Ticonderoga_(1775) gptkb:Siege_of_Fort_Ticonderoga_(1777) gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War gptkb:Capture_of_Fort_Ticonderoga gptkb:Battle_of_Lake_Champlain gptkb:Capture_of_Fort_Crown_Point gptkb:Battle_of_Bunker_Hill gptkb:Battle_of_Saratoga gptkb:Battle_of_Crown_Point gptkb:Battle_of_the_Windmill gptkb:Battle_of_Quebec gptkb:Battle_of_Montgomery's_Tavern gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Montgomery gptkb:Battle_of_Valcour_Island gptkb:Saratoga_campaign |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Lake_Champlain
gptkb:New_York gptkb:Fort_Ticonderoga |
| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:unknown
gptkb:Capture_of_Fort_Ticonderoga American victory British surrender capture of artillery victory for the rebels |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
British retreat
capture of Fort Ticonderoga capture of artillery British control of Fort Ticonderoga reinforcement of American troops |
| gptkbp:signed_by |
unity among colonial forces
|
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:strategic_location
Strategic location strategic military position strategic victory for the American forces strategic military importance Capture of artillery Strategic location for controlling Lake Champlain Strategic location on Lake Champlain Strategic location in the American Revolutionary War artillery acquisition strategic location during the War of 1812 Strategic location during the American Revolutionary War |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
gptkb:Lake_Champlain
supply routes control of waterways Control of waterways military positioning supply route control of Lake Champlain Control of Lake Champlain access to Canada |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Battle_of_Saratoga
gptkb:Battle_of_Valcour_Island |
| gptkbp:tactics |
surprise attack
Surprise attack Use of local knowledge use of local knowledge night march Night march Nighttime assault Attempt to control the Hudson River Valley Defend Fort Ticonderoga Regain control of Fort Ticonderoga Seizing the fort to gain artillery cooperation between militia and regulars |
| gptkbp:tour |
guided tours available
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| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
gptkb:Community_Center
gptkb:Fort_Ticonderoga gptkb:Fort_Ticonderoga_Museum gptkb:Fort_Ticonderoga_historic_site gptkb:Educational_Institution gptkb:archaeological_site gptkb:museum exhibits guided tours historical reenactments historical tours site of historical interest visitor centers attracts visitors annually Fort Ticonderoga is a popular site visits to the site |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:military_operation
gptkb:military_siege surprise attack land battle |
| gptkbp:was_marked_by |
gptkb:memorial
a series of confrontations in the region |
| gptkbp:website |
gptkb:Fort_Ticonderoga_historic_site
|
| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1785
1775 1777 1781 1782 1783 1786 1788 1789 1793 1804 1807 1808 1820 1824 1828 1834 1835 1836 1839 1840 1841 1842 1843 |