the Battle of the Great Meadows

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:George_Washington
gptkbp:activities submitted by George Washington
gptkbp:aftermath establishment of Fort Necessity
gptkbp:casualties British casualties were low
French casualties were higher
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:British_forces
gptkb:French_forces
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Colonel_James_Smith
gptkb:Captain_William_Trent
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature
inspired films
inspired reenactments
gptkbp:date 1754
July 3, 1754
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:Historical_Society
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Necessity
gptkbp:historical_context part of the larger conflict between Britain and France
gptkbp:historical_impact demonstrated the challenges of frontier warfare
set the stage for future conflicts in North America
highlighted the importance of alliances with Native Americans
contributed to the rise of American nationalism
shaped colonial attitudes towards military engagement
gptkbp:historical_significance early example of colonial military action
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Battle of the Great Meadows
gptkbp:influenced French military tactics in North America
subsequent British military strategy
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:Virginia_Regiment
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
French regulars
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:memorial
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:legacy influenced American military history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Great_Meadows,_Pennsylvania
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:George_Washington
gptkbp:outcome led to further conflicts in the region
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:French_and_Indian_War
gptkbp:primary_source military reports
letters from participants
diaries of soldiers
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Jumonville_Glen
gptkb:Battle_of_Monongahela
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance first military engagement of George Washington
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of the Ohio River Valley
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:political_movement
ambush tactics