Battle of Elbasan

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthened Skanderbeg's reputation
gptkbp:casualties High for both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Ottoman_Empire
gptkb:Albanian_forces
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Sultan_Murad_II
gptkb:Skanderbeg
gptkbp:date June 18, 1444
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Kosovo_(1448)
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the Ottoman expansion in the Balkans
gptkbp:historical_significance Demonstrated the effectiveness of local leadership against a larger empire
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Elbasan
gptkbp:influenced_by Previous battles in the region
gptkbp:involved Intelligence gathering
Cavalry charges
Siege tactics
Naval support
Retreat strategies
Economic impact on the region
Logistics and supply issues
Civilians affected by the battle
Role of women in the conflict
Local alliances
Supply lines management
Use of local knowledge
Use of spies
Diplomatic maneuvers prior to battle
Reinforcements arrival
Cultural exchanges during the battle
Artillery use by Ottomans
Commemoration in Albanian history
Communication between commanders
Cultural impact on Albanian identity
Fortifications by Albanian forces
Historical narratives developed after the battle
Influence on future Albanian uprisings
Long-term consequences for Ottoman strategy
Morale of Albanian troops
Post-battle skirmishes
Post-battle treaties
Religious factors in the conflict
Terrain advantage for Albanian forces
gptkbp:legacy Symbol of Albanian resistance
gptkbp:location gptkb:Elbasan,_Albania
gptkbp:outcome Temporary halt of Ottoman advance in Albania
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Torvioll
gptkbp:reported_by Contemporary chroniclers
gptkbp:result Ottoman victory
gptkbp:significance Part of the Albanian resistance against Ottoman rule
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Albania
gptkbp:tactics_used Guerrilla warfare by Albanian forces
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:liberation_of_Albania
gptkb:Albanian_National_Liberation_War
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7