U. S. Army's defeat at the Fetterman Fight
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_operation
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Red_Cloud's_War
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased tensions between U. S. government and Native Americans
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| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 80 U. S. soldiers
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| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Lakota_Sioux |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Captain_William_J._Fetterman
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
depicted in films and literature
shaped narratives of the American West influenced American views on Native Americans |
| gptkbp:date |
December 21, 1866
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
being one of the worst defeats for the U. S. Army in the Indian Wars
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
examined in military history studies
analyzed in the context of U. S. expansionism discussed in Native American history studies |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of Red Cloud's War
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
led to changes in U. S. military policy
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
remains a topic of interest for historians
illustrated the consequences of U. S. expansionism part of the larger narrative of U. S. military history reflected the complexities of U. S.-Native American relations contributed to the understanding of frontier conflicts |
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U. S. Army's defeat at the Fetterman Fight
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| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:Cheyenne
gptkb:Arapaho |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:memorial
books and documentaries |
| gptkbp:legacy |
remains a significant event in U. S. military history
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Wyoming
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
protection of settlers
expansion into Native American territories construction of forts along the Bozeman Trail surprise attack by Native Americans |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
importance of intelligence in military operations
need for better communication among troops understanding of Native American tactics |
| gptkbp:outcome |
U. S. forces were ambushed
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| gptkbp:primary_source |
accounts from survivors
military reports newspaper articles from the time |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Little_Bighorn
gptkb:Battle_of_Washita_River |
| gptkbp:result |
decisive Native American victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
highlighted U. S. military challenges in the Great Plains
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| gptkbp:tactics |
U. S. Army attempted to pursue Native American warriors
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