Battle of Haut-Lomami

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Continued Allied operations in East Africa
gptkbp:allies gptkb:Allied_Powers
gptkbp:battle Shift in control of territories
gptkbp:casualties High for both sides
Significant losses on both sides
gptkbp:combat_conditions Harsh and difficult
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:German_Empire
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Paul_von_Lettow-Vorbeck
gptkb:General_Jan_Smuts
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced local perceptions of colonial powers
gptkbp:date December 1916
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Influenced colonial policies
gptkbp:duration Several days
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Nyangao
gptkbp:historical_analysis Studied for military tactics
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:historical_documentation Chronicled in military records
gptkbp:historical_figures Notable commanders involved
gptkbp:historical_period Early 20th century
gptkbp:historical_significance Demonstrated the effectiveness of colonial troops
Strategic location in Central Africa
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Haut-Lomami
gptkbp:intelligence Limited reconnaissance
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:German_forces
gptkb:British_forces
gptkbp:legacy Part of the larger narrative of colonial conflicts
gptkbp:location gptkb:Haut-Lomami
gptkbp:logistics Challenging terrain
gptkbp:military_engagement Land battle
Allied forces advanced further into German East Africa
gptkbp:military_leadership Effective command structure
gptkbp:military_operations Followed by further engagements in the region
gptkbp:military_outcome Decisive victory for the Allies
gptkbp:military_strategy Flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:military_technology Use of artillery
gptkbp:military_unit Regular and irregular troops
gptkbp:modern_relevance Part of the broader East African Campaign history
gptkbp:mood Varied between forces
gptkbp:outcome Disruption of German supply lines
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:East_African_Campaign
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Mbuyuni
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic victory for the Allies
gptkbp:strategic_goals Control of the region
Allied forces gained ground
Allied dominance in East Africa
Involved extensive logistics
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control over supply routes
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:guerrilla_warfare
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:First_Congo_War
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5