Battle of Ōrākau

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ngāruawāhia
gptkb:Waikato_War
gptkb:Battle_of_Pupu
gptkb:Battle_of_Rangiriri
gptkbp:aftermath Māori retreated to the King Country
land confiscation increased
gptkbp:alliance with other tribes
with colonial settlers
gptkbp:casualties British: 50
Māori: 100+
many women and children
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:British_forces
gptkb:Māori_forces
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Duncan_Cameron
gptkb:Wiremu_Kingi_Te_Rangitake
gptkbp:construction_material earthworks
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspiration for Māori nationalism
gptkbp:cultural_representation in literature and art
strengthened post-battle
gptkbp:date March 31, 1864
gptkbp:defense pā (fortified village)
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations influenced perceptions of colonialism
gptkbp:has_ability arrived late
gptkbp:historical_analysis ongoing studies
gptkbp:historical_context part of the land confiscation policies
gptkbp:historical_documentation letters and reports
gptkbp:historical_figure various perspectives on the conflict
gptkbp:historical_significance highlighted colonial tensions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Ōrākau
gptkbp:involved_countries gptkb:Te_Kooti_Arikirangi_Te_Turuki
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in memorials and monuments
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to demonstrated through the battle
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Colonel_Thomas_Mc_Donnell
military careers advanced
prominent figures emerged
gptkbp:legacy symbol of resistance
remains significant today
gptkbp:location gptkb:Ōrākau,_New_Zealand
gptkbp:narrative_style varied interpretations
Māori oral history
gptkbp:objective defend their land
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:New_Zealand_Wars
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance defense of the pā
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:military_siege
limited availability
siege warfare
siege tactics
adapted over time
direct assault
supply lines disruption
control of the Waikato region
gptkbp:technology gptkb:military_unit
rifled muskets
gptkbp:threats continued after the battle