Battle of Buenos Aires (1806)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:British_invasions_of_the_Río_de_la_Plata
gptkbp:aftermath British occupation of Buenos Aires
gptkbp:analysis military tactics used
gptkbp:casualties high
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Viceroyalty_of_the_Río_de_la_Plata
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Liniers
gptkb:William_Beresford
approximately 1,000 troops
Beresford and Liniers
gptkbp:conflict British occupation
British victory in the region
gptkbp:consequences rise of local leaders
gptkbp:cultural_impact influence on Argentine nationalism
gptkbp:date 1806
gptkbp:defense Viceroyalty forces
gptkbp:fighting_style urban warfare
gptkbp:finale_date June 5, 1806
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Buenos_Aires_(1807)
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Napoleonic_Wars
early 19th century conflicts.
gptkbp:historical_debate interpretations of colonial resistance
gptkbp:historical_documentation various accounts and records
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:William_Beresford
gptkb:Santiago_de_Liniers
gptkbp:historical_impact increased British interest in South America
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:first_British_invasion_of_Buenos_Aires
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:archive
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Buenos Aires (1806)
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in historical reenactments
gptkbp:is_supported_by mixed reactions
gptkbp:key_event surrender of local forces
gptkbp:legacy set the stage for future conflicts
gptkbp:location gptkb:Buenos_Aires
gptkbp:military_branch infantry and cavalry
approximately 1,500 troops
gptkbp:military_strategy combined arms
land and naval forces
gptkbp:narrative_style part of colonial history
gptkbp:next_event revolt against British rule
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Montevideo
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:British_Navy
gptkbp:outcome British control of Buenos Aires
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:British_invasions_of_the_River_Plate
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Montevideo_(1807)
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance part of the struggle for control of South America
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of the River Plate
British foothold in South America
gptkbp:tactics land assault