the Battle of the Burning Plains

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath increased tensions between settlers and Native Americans
displacement of Native populations
gptkbp:casualties significant losses on both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Native_American_culture
gptkbp:commander_of_native_forces gptkb:Chief_Black_Kettle
gptkbp:commander_of_u._s._forces gptkb:Colonel_John_Chivington
gptkbp:commemoration gptkb:historical_markers
memorial events held annually
gptkbp:consequences impact on U. S. policy towards Native Americans
gptkbp:cultural_impact depicted in literature and film
gptkbp:cultural_representation featured in historical novels
portrayed in documentaries
gptkbp:date August 28, 1871
gptkbp:duration one day
gptkbp:educational_value taught in U. S. history classes
gptkbp:geographical_feature prairie landscape
gptkbp:historical_analysis examined in military history studies
gptkbp:historical_context post-Civil War expansionism
gptkbp:historical_debate discussions on morality of U. S. actions
gptkbp:historical_documentation archival materials available
gptkbp:historical_interpretation evolving views on conflict and resolution
gptkbp:historical_significance highlighted conflicts over land rights
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Battle of the Burning Plains
gptkbp:impact_on_native_american_culture disruption of traditional lifestyles
gptkbp:legacy influenced future military engagements
gptkbp:location Kansas, United States
gptkbp:military_strategy use of surprise attacks
shaped future U. S. military engagements.
gptkbp:military_unit gptkb:7th_Cavalry_Regiment
various Native American tribes
gptkbp:narrative varied perspectives from different communities
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:General_George_A._Custer
gptkb:Chief_Black_Kettle
gptkbp:outcome territorial gains for the United States
gptkbp:primary_source eyewitness accounts
military reports
gptkbp:public_perception varied interpretations over time
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Washita_River
gptkb:Sand_Creek_Massacre
gptkbp:result decisive victory for the United States
gptkbp:significance part of the Indian Wars
gptkbp:strategic_goals subduing Native American resistance
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of the Great Plains
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:cavalry_charges
gptkbp:weather_conditions dry and windy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:the_Varden
gptkb:The_Varden
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7