the Battle of Groton Heights
GPTKB entity
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased tensions in the region
destruction_of_Groton |
| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 200 American soldiers
approximately 50 British soldiers |
| gptkbp:celebrates |
annual reenactments
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| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Continental_Army |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Benedict_Arnold
gptkb:William_Ledyard |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired local folklore
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| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
featured in local art
depicted in films mentioned in literature inspired songs subject of local legends |
| gptkbp:date |
September 6, 1781
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| gptkbp:hasArtStyle |
gptkb:Fort_Griswold_Memorial
gptkb:Ledyard_Cemetery |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
featured in documentaries
studied by historians discussed in academic papers analyzed in military studies included in textbooks |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
impact on local morale
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| gptkbp:historicalContext |
part of the larger Siege of New London
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
the Battle of Groton Heights
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| gptkbp:impact |
influenced future military tactics
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| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
government documents
newspaper articles military reports letters from participants diaries of soldiers |
| gptkbp:legacy |
commemorated in local history
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Groton,_Connecticut
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| gptkbp:notablePerson |
gptkb:Benedict_Arnold
gptkb:William_Ledyard |
| gptkbp:outcome |
American_retreat
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| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
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| gptkbp:relatedEvent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Griswold
Battle of New London |
| gptkbp:result |
British_victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
demonstrated_British_military_strength
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| gptkbp:strategicGoals |
control_of_the_Thames_River
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| gptkbp:tactics |
surprise attack
flanking maneuver |
| gptkbp:type |
land battle
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