capture of Fort Vincennes

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_event
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vincennes_State_Historic_Site
gptkb:Siege_of_Fort_Cahokia
gptkbp:aftermath strengthened American control in the Northwest Territory
gptkbp:commander gptkb:George_Rogers_Clark
gptkb:Henry_Hamilton
Clark's leadership skills
gptkbp:community local historical societies
gptkbp:conflict demonstrated effectiveness of frontier warfare
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:cultural_representation depicted in American folklore
gptkbp:date February 23, 1779
gptkbp:defense British garrison
gptkbp:defense_mechanism gptkb:fortification
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations reinforcement attempts
gptkbp:duration approximately 2 weeks
gptkbp:education taught in American history classes
gptkbp:enemy gptkb:British_forces
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:Wabash_River
gptkbp:has_ability approximately 1,000
gptkbp:historical_analysis ongoing scholarly interest
examined in military history studies
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
varied among historians
colonial resistance to British rule
gptkbp:historical_debate over its strategic planning
gptkbp:historical_documentation military records
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:William_H._Harrison
gptkbp:historical_impact boosted American morale
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated American resolve
gptkbp:historical_source Clark's memoirs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label capture of Fort Vincennes
gptkbp:impact increased settlement in the region
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in celebrated in local festivals
historical markers and reenactments
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:George_Rogers_Clark
gptkbp:legacy part of American military heritage
inspiration for future military campaigns
gptkbp:location gptkb:Fort_Vincennes,_Indiana
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:political_movement
Illinois Campaign
part of the larger conflict in North America
gptkbp:mission secured the Northwest Territory
gptkbp:narrative_style gptkb:Clark's_expedition
told through various media
gptkbp:next_event influence on later conflicts
gptkbp:notable_allies French support
gptkbp:outcome surrender of British forces
gptkbp:primary_source letters from participants
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Kaskaskia
gptkbp:result American victory
gptkbp:significance part of the American Revolutionary War
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of the Ohio River Valley
gptkbp:tactics surprise attack
deception and maneuvering
expansion into the West