Statements (98)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Boer morale decline
British forces advanced to Ladysmith Led to the Siege of Ladysmith. British advance into the interior increased British reinforcements |
| gptkbp:armament |
Used effectively during the battle.
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| gptkbp:boer_artillery |
Limited effectiveness.
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| gptkbp:boer_casualties |
300 killed and wounded.
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| gptkbp:boer_commander |
General Piet Cronjé.
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| gptkbp:boer_forces_composition |
Farmers and militia.
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| gptkbp:boer_infantry |
Utilized cover and terrain.
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| gptkbp:boer_reinforcements |
Limited due to British control.
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| gptkbp:boer_resistance |
Continued after the battle.
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| gptkbp:british_infantry |
Displayed bravery and discipline.
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| gptkbp:casualties |
British: 200
Boers: 300 200 killed and wounded. Boer: 300 |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:South_African_Republic |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:South_African_Republic |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Major_General_Sir_John_French
gptkb:General_Piet_Cronjé |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
military memorials
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| gptkbp:commemoration |
Anniversaries observed.
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Mentioned in literature and films.
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| gptkbp:date |
October 21, 1899
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:historical_texts
gptkb:documentaries gptkb:films |
| gptkbp:duration |
one day
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Modder_River
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| gptkbp:has_units |
gptkb:Duke_of_Cornwall's_Light_Infantry
gptkb:Royal_Irish_Fusiliers gptkb:Natal_Carbineers gptkb:Imperial_Light_Horse |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
analyzed in military studies
Examined in military studies. |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the larger conflict between British Empire and Boer republics.
part of the Boer War |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Records maintained by military historians.
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| gptkbp:historical_figures |
Documented in military history books.
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Set the stage for future engagements.
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| gptkbp:historical_records |
Remembered in South African history.
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Marked the beginning of a prolonged conflict.
early success for British forces |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Elandslaagte
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| gptkbp:intelligence |
British reconnaissance missions
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| gptkbp:international_response |
Interest from global powers.
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| gptkbp:leadership |
Adapted strategies post-battle.
Demonstrated resilience. |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future military engagements in the war.
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Elandslaagte,_South_Africa
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Reported in newspapers of the time.
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| gptkbp:memorials |
Various memorials in South Africa
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| gptkbp:military_lessons |
Importance of reconnaissance.
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| gptkbp:military_outcome |
boosted British morale
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
concentration of forces
Influenced future British tactics. |
| gptkbp:military_unit |
Approximately 5,000 troops.
Approximately 8,000 troops. Regulars and volunteers. |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Colenso
gptkb:Battle_of_Magersfontein gptkb:Battle_of_Paardeberg gptkb:Battle_of_Spion_Kop gptkb:Battle_of_Ladysmith |
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
Major General Sir John French.
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Boosted British morale
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Second_Boer_War
gptkb:Second_Anglo-Boer_War |
| gptkbp:participants |
Regular British Army and colonial troops.
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| gptkbp:post_war_career |
Shifted momentum to British forces.
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Talana_Hill
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| gptkbp:result |
British victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:First_major_battle_of_the_Second_Boer_War
strategic victory for the British |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
Control of key transport routes.
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of railway line
control of railway line |
| gptkbp:strategy |
defensive positions
artillery bombardment infantry assault Flanking maneuvers. use of trenches Concentration of forces. Defensive and attrition. Defensive positions and guerrilla warfare. |
| gptkbp:strength |
Arrived after the battle.
Arrived in response to the battle. |
| gptkbp:tactics |
flanking maneuver
Surprise attack by British forces |
| gptkbp:terrain |
Hilly and rugged
hilly and rugged |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:the_Boer_War
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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