the Battle of White Plains

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Continental Army retreated to New Jersey
gptkbp:casualties British casualties approximately 400
American casualties approximately 1,000
gptkbp:combat_history examined for lessons learned
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Continental_Army
gptkbp:commander gptkb:George_Washington
gptkb:William_Howe
gptkbp:commemorated_by in local historical sites
gptkbp:commemoration held annually in White Plains
gptkbp:cultural_references featured in literature and films
gptkbp:date October 28, 1776
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Washington
gptkbp:fought_against October 28, 1776
gptkbp:has_tradition allowed for regrouping of American forces
gptkbp:historical_analysis considered a tactical defeat for Americans
gptkbp:historical_context part of the New York and New Jersey campaign
gptkbp:historical_documentation analyzed by historians
gptkbp:historical_impact shaped American resolve
gptkbp:historical_interpretation varies among historians
gptkbp:historical_records documented in various military archives
gptkbp:historical_significance marked a turning point in the war
demonstrated British military strength
part of the larger struggle for independence.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Battle of White Plains
gptkbp:legacy influenced future American military tactics
gptkbp:location gptkb:White_Plains,_New_York
gptkbp:military_engagement part of larger campaign
gptkbp:military_leadership involved several key figures
gptkbp:military_strategy defensive positions taken by Americans
use of artillery by British
gptkbp:military_unit advanced towards New York City after victory
retreated to New Jersey after battle
gptkbp:mood affected by the defeat
boosted by the victory
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Trenton
gptkb:Battle_of_Princeton
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:General_William_Howe
gptkbp:outcome American forces withdrew
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Harlem_Heights
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance strategic retreat of American forces
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of New York City
gptkbp:strategy gptkb:capture_of_New_York_City
holding ground
pursuit of American forces
defend New York City
gptkbp:tactics flanking maneuvers by British forces
gptkbp:terrain hilly and wooded area
gptkbp:weather_conditions rainy and muddy conditions
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hessian_mercenaries
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5