Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Siege_of_Harar
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Strengthened Ethiopian resistance
|
| gptkbp:armament |
Modern rifles and artillery
Traditional weapons and rifles |
| gptkbp:casualties |
High for Italian forces
Lower for Ethiopian forces |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Ethiopian_Empire
gptkb:Kingdom_of_Italy |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Oreste_Baratieri
gptkb:Emperor_Menelik_II |
| gptkbp:communication |
Poor coordination
Effective use of local knowledge |
| gptkbp:date |
March 21, 1876
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Adwa
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Colonial expansion in Africa
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced future Italian colonial policy
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Gura
|
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
Infantry and cavalry
Approximately 100,000 troops Approximately 20,000 troops Infantry and artillery Dependent on supply lines |
| gptkbp:landscape |
Hilly and mountainous region
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
Centralized command structure
Local chieftains played a role |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Symbol of resistance against colonialism
Caution in future military engagements. |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Eritrea
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:High
Low after defeat Use of terrain to their advantage Consolidated control over territory |
| gptkbp:mood |
General Baratieri criticized
|
| gptkbp:natural_resources |
Locally sourced
|
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
Local tribes
None significant |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Boosted national pride
Retreated to Eritrea Setback for Italian ambitions in Africa |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Dogali
|
| gptkbp:result |
Ethiopian victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Decisive battle in the First Italo-Ethiopian War
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control over Eritrea
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
Defensive and offensive tactics
Linear formations Flanking maneuvers by Ethiopian forces Attempted to secure a quick victory Emperor Menelik II's leadership praised |
| gptkbp:training |
Limited formal training
Professional military training |