Battle of Adowa

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ashanti_resistance_movements
gptkb:Ashanti_Wars
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthened Ethiopian sovereignty
International recognition of Ethiopia
gptkbp:alliance Support from local tribes
Limited support from European powers
gptkbp:armament Ineffective
Used effectively
gptkbp:battle_honors Played a crucial role
gptkbp:casualties approximately 7,000
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Ethiopian_Empire
gptkb:Kingdom_of_Italy
gptkbp:commander Faced criticism
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for art and literature
Critique of military leadership
gptkbp:date gptkb:1896
March 1, 1896
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Improved post-battle
Strained post-battle
gptkbp:historical_event Celebrated as a victory
Annually celebrated
Portrayed as a failure
Rarely mentioned
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:General_Oreste_Baratieri
gptkb:Emperor_Menelik_II
gptkbp:historical_impact Prevented Italian colonization of Ethiopia
gptkbp:historical_role Hindered
gptkbp:historical_significance First major victory against a European power
Impact on future colonial ambitions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Adowa
gptkbp:independence Preserved
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:General_Oreste_Baratieri
Gained prominence
gptkbp:location gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:military_branch Disorganized
Well-coordinated
gptkbp:military_strategy Adapted from previous conflicts
gptkbp:military_technology Delayed due to defeat
Initiated after victory
gptkbp:mood Low after defeat
gptkbp:national_anthem Increased
gptkbp:nationality Negative impact
gptkbp:notable_allies approximately 20,000
Arrived too late
gptkbp:notable_battle Rigid and inflexible
Effective and flexible
gptkbp:public_perception Turned against the war
gptkbp:result Ethiopian victory
gptkbp:significance Decisive battle in the First Italo-Ethiopian War
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:High
gptkb:Emperor_Menelik_II
approximately 100,000
approximately 25,000
Symbol of resistance
Defensive tactics
Offensive tactics
Use of terrain advantage
Strengthened among various groups
Poor logistics
Embarrassment in military history
Outdated strategies