Battle of Baghdad (1917)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Establishment of British control in Iraq
gptkbp:air_support gptkb:Royal_Flying_Corps
gptkbp:allies Allied forces collaboration
gptkbp:battle British administration in Iraq
gptkbp:casualties High casualties on both sides
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:Ottoman_Empire
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Maude
gptkbp:commemoration Memorials in Iraq
gptkbp:consequences Rise of British influence in the region
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced Iraqi nationalism
gptkbp:date February 1917
March 11, 1917
gptkbp:defense Ottoman defenses in Baghdad
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Influenced post-war treaties
gptkbp:duration Approximately 3 weeks
gptkbp:has_ability Harsh desert environment
gptkbp:historical_analysis Studied in military history courses
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger Arab Revolt
Part of the Mesopotamian campaign
gptkbp:historical_documentation Official military reports
gptkbp:historical_figures Notable commanders involved
gptkbp:historical_legacy Impact on future conflicts in the region
gptkbp:historical_research Extensively documented in history books
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked a turning point in the war in the Middle East
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Baghdad (1917)
gptkbp:intelligence Use of reconnaissance aircraft
gptkbp:legacy Foundation for modern Iraq
gptkbp:location gptkb:Baghdad
gptkbp:logistics Supply lines from India
gptkbp:media_coverage Newspaper articles
gptkbp:military_engagement One of the key battles in the Middle East
gptkbp:military_leadership Leadership changes post-battle
gptkbp:military_outcome Strategic victory for the Allies
gptkbp:military_strategy Combined arms operations
gptkbp:military_technology Use of artillery
gptkbp:military_unit gptkb:Indian_Expeditionary_Force_D
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:General_Sir_Stanley_Maude
gptkbp:notable_ships Royal Navy support
gptkbp:ottoman_general gptkb:Khalil_Pasha
gptkbp:outcome End of Ottoman control in Baghdad
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:political_impact Influenced post-war borders in the Middle East
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Ctesiphon
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance gptkb:Capture_of_Baghdad
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the Tigris River
gptkbp:strategy gptkb:Siege_warfare
gptkbp:strength Over 100,000 troops involved
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Ramadi
gptkbp:tactics Flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Baghdad
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4