Battle of Arica

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Arica
gptkbp:aftermath Chilean occupation of Arica.
gptkbp:armament Utilized heavy artillery.
gptkbp:casualties Chilean casualties: 200
Approximately 1,000.
Approximately 200.
Peruvian casualties: 1,000
gptkbp:combat_role Located at the coastal city of Arica.
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Chile
gptkb:Peru
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Juan_Buendía
gptkb:Manuel_Baquedano
Colonel Juan Buendía.
General Manuel Baquedano.
Notable leaders emerged from the battle.
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Peruvian forces retreated after the battle.
gptkbp:cultural_references Referenced in Chilean literature.
gptkbp:date June 7, 1880
gptkbp:defeated Weakened Peruvian position in the war.
gptkbp:defense Defended by a garrison.
Included trenches and fortifications.
gptkbp:defense_mechanism El Morro fortress.
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Mixed reactions from neighboring countries.
Treaty of Ancón.
gptkbp:finale_date June 7, 1880.
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger conflict between Chile and Peru.
gptkbp:historical_documentation Remembered as a loss.
gptkbp:historical_event Celebrated in Chilean history.
gptkbp:historical_figure Documented by historians.
gptkbp:historical_impact Altered the balance of power in the region.
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked a turning point in the War of the Pacific.
Strengthened Chilean claims in the region.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Arica
gptkbp:involved_forces Approximately 5,000 troops.
Included infantry and cavalry.
Approximately 2,000 troops.
Included infantry and artillery.
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Various memorials exist in Chile.
gptkbp:legacy Remembered as a key battle in the War of the Pacific.
gptkbp:location gptkb:Arica,_Chile
gptkbp:military_strategy Siege warfare.
Focused on defense.
Arrived just before the battle.
Focused on naval superiority.
Focused on siege tactics.
Received reinforcements during the battle.
gptkbp:military_technology Used modern artillery.
Used outdated artillery.
gptkbp:mood High morale among troops.
Low morale among troops.
gptkbp:notable_ships Limited naval support.
Chilean Navy.
Provided by the Chilean Navy.
gptkbp:outcome Decisive victory for Chile.
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:War_of_the_Pacific
gptkbp:recruitment Did not arrive in time.
gptkbp:result Chilean victory
gptkbp:significance Secured Chilean control over the Peruvian coast.
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the port of Arica.
gptkbp:tactics Attempted to hold the port.
gptkbp:territory Chile gained territory from Peru.