Battle of Alte Veste

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gustav_II_Adolph
gptkb:Count_von_Tilly
gptkb:Gustavus_Adolphus
gptkbp:aftermath Swedish dominance in the region
Led to the consolidation of German states under Prussian leadership.
Shifted alliances in Europe.
gptkbp:analysis Examined for its strategic lessons.
gptkbp:casualties High for both sides
Approximately 10,000 total casualties.
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Sweden
gptkb:Kingdom_of_Prussia
gptkbp:command_structure Imperial Army led by Tilly
Swedish Army led by Gustavus Adolphus
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Ludwig_von_Benedek
gptkb:Johann_Tserclaes,_Count_of_Tilly
gptkb:General_Helmuth_von_Moltke
gptkb:Gustavus_Adolphus
Notable figures included in the battle.
gptkbp:conflict Set the stage for future engagements.
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspired literature and art.
gptkbp:cultural_references Discussed in podcasts
Referenced in various media.
Featured in films
Referenced in academic studies
Mentioned in documentaries
Analyzed in military history books
gptkbp:date 1632
October 20, 1866
gptkbp:depicted_in Historical literature
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Affected relations between Austria and Prussia.
gptkbp:doctrine Influenced modern military thought.
gptkbp:duration One day.
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Nördlingen
gptkbp:has_ability Efforts made to preserve the site.
gptkbp:historical_analysis Continues to be a focus for historians.
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the Protestant Reformation conflicts
Part of the unification of Germany.
Part of the larger conflict of the Austro-Prussian War.
gptkbp:historical_debate Ongoing discussions among historians.
gptkbp:historical_documentation Various primary sources available.
gptkbp:historical_figure Documented by various military historians.
gptkbp:historical_impact Shift in power dynamics in Europe
Significant in the context of German history.
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked a turning point in the war
Highlighted the importance of alliances in warfare
Showcased the role of leadership in battle outcomes
Contributed to the rise of Prussia as a dominant power.
Influenced European military doctrine
Marked a shift in power dynamics in Europe.
Demonstrated the effectiveness of Swedish military reforms
gptkbp:historical_source Military records
Contemporary accounts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Alte Veste
gptkbp:influence Military tactics in Europe
gptkbp:intelligence Prussian forces had superior reconnaissance.
gptkbp:involved_forces Infantry units
Artillery units
Around 200,000 troops.
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Historical reenactments
Memorials established in honor of the battle.
gptkbp:landscape Hilly and wooded area
Hilly and wooded.
gptkbp:legacy Influence on future military engagements
Remains a subject of study.
Influenced future military strategies in Europe.
gptkbp:location Alte Veste, Germany
Alte Veste, near Nuremberg, Germany
gptkbp:logistics Supply lines critical
Challenges faced by both sides.
gptkbp:military_strategy Combined arms approach
Combined arms approach.
Aggressive tactics employed
Defensive positions taken by Tilly
One of several battles in the Austro-Prussian War.
Use of infantry squares.
gptkbp:military_technology Use of breech-loading rifles.
Introduced new battlefield tactics.
gptkbp:mood High for Swedish forces
High among Prussian troops.
Low for Imperial forces
gptkbp:narrative_style Various interpretations exist.
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Rain
gptkb:Battle_of_Lützen
Studied in military academies.
A key event in 19th-century warfare.
Used as a case study in military strategy.
gptkbp:outcome Decisive battle
Austrian forces retreated.
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Austro-Prussian_War
gptkb:Thirty_Years'_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Breitenfeld
gptkbp:predecessor Battle of Königgrätz.
gptkbp:public_perception Seen as a turning point in German unification.
gptkbp:result Swedish victory
Austrian victory
gptkbp:retirement_year Influenced future European conflicts.
gptkbp:significance Strengthened Swedish position in Germany
Demonstrated the effectiveness of the Prussian military tactics.
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of southern Germany
Control of southern Germany.
Austrian attempt to maintain influence in Germany.
Valuable insights for future commanders.
gptkbp:successor Battle of Sedan.
gptkbp:tactics Flanking maneuvers
Defensive positions.
Use of artillery and infantry.
Rapid mobilization and concentration of forces.
gptkbp:technology Cavalry charges
Gunpowder weapons
gptkbp:weather_conditions Cold and wet
Played a role in the battle's outcome.