Battle of Adowa

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthened Ethiopian sovereignty
International recognition of Ethiopia
gptkbp:allies approximately 20,000
gptkbp:casualties approximately 7,000
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Ethiopian_Empire
gptkb:Kingdom_of_Italy
gptkbp:commemoration Rarely mentioned
gptkbp:date gptkb:1896
March 1, 1896
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Strained post-battle
gptkbp:ethiopian_alliances Support from local tribes
gptkbp:ethiopian_artillery Used effectively
gptkbp:ethiopian_battle_formations Effective and flexible
gptkbp:ethiopian_cavalry Played a crucial role
gptkbp:ethiopian_cultural_impact Inspiration for art and literature
gptkbp:ethiopian_diplomatic_relations Improved post-battle
gptkbp:ethiopian_historical_commemoration Annually celebrated
gptkbp:ethiopian_historical_figures gptkb:Emperor_Menelik_II
gptkbp:ethiopian_historical_narrative Celebrated as a victory
gptkbp:ethiopian_independence Preserved
gptkbp:ethiopian_military_leaders Gained prominence
gptkbp:ethiopian_military_organization Well-coordinated
gptkbp:ethiopian_military_reforms Initiated after victory
gptkbp:ethiopian_national_pride Increased
gptkbp:ethiopian_victory_significance First major victory against a European power
gptkbp:ethiopian_war_tactics Adapted from previous conflicts
gptkbp:historical_impact Prevented Italian colonization of Ethiopia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Adowa
gptkbp:italian_alliances Limited support from European powers
gptkbp:italian_artillery Ineffective
gptkbp:italian_battle_formations Rigid and inflexible
gptkbp:italian_colonial_ambitions Hindered
gptkbp:italian_cultural_impact Critique of military leadership
gptkbp:italian_defeat_significance Impact on future colonial ambitions
gptkbp:italian_historical_figures gptkb:General_Oreste_Baratieri
gptkbp:italian_historical_narrative Portrayed as a failure
gptkbp:italian_leader gptkb:General_Oreste_Baratieri
gptkbp:italian_military_leaders Faced criticism
gptkbp:italian_military_organization Disorganized
gptkbp:italian_military_reforms Delayed due to defeat
gptkbp:italian_national_sentiment Negative impact
gptkbp:italian_public_opinion Turned against the war
gptkbp:italian_reinforcements Arrived too late
gptkbp:italian_war_tactics Outdated strategies
gptkbp:location gptkb:Ethiopia
gptkbp:mood Low after defeat
gptkbp:result Ethiopian victory
gptkbp:significance Decisive battle in the First Italo-Ethiopian War
gptkbp:strategy 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
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ashanti_resistance_to_British_rule
gptkb:Ashanti_resistance_movements
gptkb:Ashanti_Wars
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6