Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Siege_of_Harar
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Strengthened Italian presence in the Horn of Africa
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
Ethiopian casualties were significant
Italian casualties were relatively low |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:Monarch |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Antonio_Baldissera
gptkb:Emperor_Menelik_II |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Demonstrated the effectiveness of Italian military tactics
|
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
Part of the narrative of resistance against colonization
Part of the narrative of sovereignty and independence |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced Italian national identity
|
| gptkbp:date |
March 1, 1885
|
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Increased tensions between Italy and Ethiopia
Mixed responses from European powers |
| gptkbp:disease_resistance |
Fierce and determined despite being outgunned
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Colonial expansion in Africa
|
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Chronicled in various historical texts and studies
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Remembered in songs and literature in both countries
Part of the resistance against colonialism Part of the struggle for independence from colonial powers |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Set the stage for future conflicts in the region
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Marked the beginning of Italian colonial rule in Eritrea
|
| gptkbp:historical_source |
Documented in various military archives
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Asseb
|
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
Included regular troops and irregular fighters
Included regular army and colonial troops |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Remembered in Eritrean and Ethiopian history
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
Led by Emperor Menelik II
Led by General Antonio Baldissera |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future Italian-Ethiopian relations
Influenced future colonial policies in Africa |
| gptkbp:location |
Asseb, Eritrea
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Use of artillery and naval support
Defensive positions and guerrilla tactics Incorporated lessons learned into future engagements. |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Utilized modern artillery for the time
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
Fostered a sense of national identity among Eritreans
Strengthened Ethiopian unity against foreign invasion |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Studied in military academies for its strategic lessons
|
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
Provided by the Italian Navy
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Consolidation of Italian territories in Eritrea
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:First_Italo-Ethiopian_War
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Battle_of_Dogali
|
| gptkbp:result |
Italian victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Established Italian control over Eritrea
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the Red Sea trade routes
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Battle_of_Adwa
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
Naval bombardment
Infantry assault Focused on rapid mobilization and surprise attacks |