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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Battle_of_Colenso
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gptkbp:aftermath
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British forces regrouped
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gptkbp:analysis
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demonstrated Boer resilience
considered a tactical failure for British
highlighted issues in British command structure
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gptkbp:casualties
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British: 1,200
Boer: 200
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gptkbp:combatant
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gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:South_African_Republic
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:General_Sir_Redvers_Buller
gptkb:General_Louis_Botha
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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inspired literature and art
subject of documentaries
featured in historical novels
discussed in academic papers
analyzed in military history courses
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gptkbp:date
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December 15, 1899
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:Battle_of_Tugela_Heights
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gptkbp:historical_context
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part of the larger conflict between British Empire and Boer republics
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gptkbp:historical_debate
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debate over Boer tactics
debate over British tactics
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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increased Boer morale
delayed British reinforcements
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Battle of Colenso Heights
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gptkbp:is_celebrated_in
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memorials in South Africa
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gptkbp:landscape
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hilly and rugged
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gptkbp:legacy
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studied in military academies
influenced future military engagements
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Colenso,_South_Africa
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gptkbp:media_coverage
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limited coverage at the time
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gptkbp:military_branch
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gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Duke_of_Cornwall's_Light_Infantry
gptkb:Royal_Irish_Fusiliers
gptkb:Imperial_Light_Horse
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Second_Boer_War
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gptkbp:preceded_by
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gptkb:Battle_of_Spion_Kop
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gptkbp:result
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Boer victory
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gptkbp:significance
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setback for British forces
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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gptkb:relief_of_Ladysmith
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gptkbp:tactics
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artillery bombardment
infantry assault
attempt to cross the Tugela River
defensive positions on hills
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gptkbp:weather_conditions
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rainy and muddy
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