The Battle of Tarrytown

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Continued British control in New York
gptkbp:casualties Heavy on both sides
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Continental_Army
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_George_Washington
gptkb:General_William_Howe
gptkbp:date October 6, 1776
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Washington
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the New York Campaign
gptkbp:historical_impact Showed the impact of weather on military operations
Contributed to the overall war effort
Demonstrated the importance of reconnaissance
Led to changes in military tactics
Influenced future battles
Reinforced the concept of total war
Influenced public perception of the war
Set the stage for future engagements
Highlighted the role of technology in warfare
Demonstrated the challenges of urban warfare
Affected morale of troops
Influenced the development of military doctrine
Showed the impact of geography on military strategy
Highlighted the need for better training
Highlighted the role of communication in warfare
Showed the importance of intelligence gathering
Increased British presence in the region
Contributed to the narrative of American independence
Illustrated the complexities of coalition warfare
Emphasized the need for strategic planning
Illustrated the challenges of maintaining supply lines
Showed the significance of civilian involvement in warfare
Affected British strategy in North America
Demonstrated the importance of leadership
Demonstrated the importance of morale in battle
Emphasized the need for adaptability in battle
Emphasized the role of local support
Demonstrated the importance of training and discipline
Reinforced the significance of logistics
Revealed the complexities of command structure
Revealed the limitations of military resources
Strengthened American alliances
Contributed to the evolution of American military identity
Contributed to the legacy of the American Revolution
gptkbp:historical_significance Demonstrated British military strength
Showed American resolve
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Battle of Tarrytown
gptkbp:involved Regular army units
Militia units
gptkbp:location gptkb:Tarrytown,_New_York
gptkb:Westchester_County,_New_York
gptkbp:military_strategy Surprise attacks
Defensive positions
Use of terrain
Retreat and regrouping
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Washington
gptkb:Battle_of_Harlem_Heights
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Lee
gptkb:Battle_of_Kips_Bay
gptkbp:outcome Retreat of American forces
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_White_Plains
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic control of the Hudson River
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of supply routes
gptkbp:tactics Flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Colonel_John_Trumbull
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7