Statements (138)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Led to the Treaty of Addis Ababa
Strengthened Ethiopian sovereignty |
| gptkbp:alliance |
Limited support from other European powers
Supported by local chieftains |
| gptkbp:armament |
Modern rifles and artillery
Outdated equipment |
| gptkbp:art_style |
Depicted in various artworks and literature
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| gptkbp:casualties |
Ethiopian casualties estimated at 4,000
Italian casualties estimated at 7,000 Included many officers Ethiopian casualties were approximately 4,000 Italian casualties were approximately 7,000 Ethiopian casualties approximately 4,000 Italian casualties approximately 7,000 Led to political repercussions Minimal long-term effect |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Kingdom_of_Italy |
| gptkbp:command_structure |
Poor communication
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| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Oreste_Baratieri
gptkb:Emperor_Menelik_II |
| gptkbp:consequences |
Change in government policies
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| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
Demonstrated in the battle
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| gptkbp:cuisine |
Underestimated logistical challenges
Lack of reconnaissance |
| gptkbp:cultivation |
Extensive mobilization of resources
Extensive training and planning |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for art and literature
Cautionary tales in military history |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Symbol of resistance in Ethiopian culture
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| gptkbp:date |
March 1, 1896
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| gptkbp:defeated |
Recognized internationally
Boosted national pride A turning point in African history Caused a reevaluation of colonial policies Celebrated in Ethiopian culture and history. Led to political repercussions in Italy Led to a temporary halt in Italian expansion in Africa Led to withdrawal from Ethiopia Secured independence for Ethiopia |
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Increased interest in Ethiopian independence
Struggled to regain influence in Ethiopia Hindered relations with other nations Improved with other nations Strained with African nations. |
| gptkbp:has_weakness |
Contributed to their defeat
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied in military history courses
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Scramble for Africa
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Well-documented in military archives
Remembered as a military failure |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Central to national identity
Often viewed as a colonial failure. Celebrated as a national holiday |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
Documented in various texts
Critiqued for leadership failures |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced future anti-colonial movements
Altered European perceptions of African military capabilities Boosted African resistance against colonialism |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
First major defeat of a European power by an African nation
Preserved independence Setback for Italian imperial ambitions |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Adua
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| gptkbp:influence |
Inspired other anti-colonial movements
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Celebrated in Ethiopia as a national holiday
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| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:General_Oreste_Baratieri
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Symbol of African resistance against colonialism
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| gptkbp:location |
Adua, Ethiopia
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Arrived during the battle
Ethiopian guerrilla warfare |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Well-prepared and motivated
Lessons learned in colonial warfare Influenced future conflicts Post-battle improvements Underestimated the enemy's capabilities Reevaluation of strategies Developed further after the battle Reformed after the defeat |
| gptkbp:mood |
Low after the defeat
Baratieri faced criticism after the battle Divided and poorly coordinated Baratieri faced criticism after the defeat |
| gptkbp:nationality |
Challenged by defeat
Solidified through victory |
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
gptkb:None
Various local tribes Arrived too late Arrived too late to change outcome Included colonial troops and Italian soldiers Relied on outdated tactics Underestimated the logistical challenges Included colonial troops and volunteers Underestimated Ethiopian capabilities |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Strengthened national cohesion
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| gptkbp:result |
Ethiopian victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:First_Italo-Ethiopian_War
Decisive battle in the First Italo-Ethiopian War |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Prevented Italian colonization of Ethiopia
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| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:Emperor_Menelik_II
Symbol of resistance Flanking maneuvers Conventional warfare Defensive positions High due to previous victories Direct assaults Offensive assault Direct frontal assault Strengthened national identity Well-coordinated army Effective use of local knowledge High before the battle High due to national pride Utilized modern weaponry Failed to adapt to battlefield conditions Flanking maneuvers and ambushes Included many soldiers and civilians Included regular army and irregular troops Included women and children in support roles Menelik II played a crucial role Underestimation of Ethiopian forces Unified under Menelik II Use of terrain and superior numbers Underestimated Ethiopian forces Various ethnic groups united Baratieri's career suffered due to the defeat Flanking maneuvers and surprise attacks Linear formations and reliance on artillery Menelik II remembered as a national hero Menelik II was a key figure Strengthened post-battle negotiations Utilized terrain and local knowledge Fostered national unity among diverse ethnic groups Embarrassment in military history Strengthened international standing Strong and decisive |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:General_Oreste_Baratieri
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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