Battle of Eresburg

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Saxon_Wars
gptkbp:aftermath increased Frankish control over Saxony
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Saxons
Franks
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Charlemagne
gptkb:Widukind
gptkbp:cultural_impact increased Frankish influence in Germany
gptkbp:date 782 AD
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations treaties with Saxon leaders
gptkbp:followed_by Battle of the River Wesser
gptkbp:historical_context Christianization of the Saxons
gptkbp:historical_significance paved the way for future campaigns
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Chronicon_Moissiacense
gptkb:Annales_Regni_Francorum
Saxon Annals
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Eresburg
gptkbp:legacy inspired literature and folklore
influence on European history
subject of academic research
depicted in art and media
studied in military history courses
commemorated in historical reenactments
Charlemagne's reputation as a military leader
Saxon resistance became legendary
influenced modern perceptions of warfare
gptkbp:location Eresburg
gptkbp:military_strategy divide and conquer
alliance with local tribes
fortification of positions
gptkbp:notable_battle consolidation of Frankish power
increased resistance from Saxons
retreat of Saxon forces
gptkbp:outcome subjugation of Saxon tribes
gptkbp:preceded_by Siege of Eresburg
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Saxon_Wars
gptkbp:result Frankish victory
gptkbp:significance part of the Saxon Wars
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of Saxony
gptkbp:tactics surprise attack
gptkbp:technology gptkb:military_unit
siege engines