Battle of Johannesburg

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Occupation of Johannesburg by British forces
gptkbp:casualties High on both sides
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:South_African_Republic
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Lord_Roberts
gptkb:General_Joubert
gptkbp:cultural_impact Portrayed in literature and film
Subject of historical analysis
Commemorated in memorials
Inspired songs and poems
Influenced public opinion in Britain
gptkbp:date October 27, 1899
gptkbp:duration 1 day
gptkbp:finale_date Increased British morale
Strengthened British control in the region
Boosted recruitment for British forces
Led to further military campaigns in the area
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Pretoria
gptkbp:fought_in October 27 and October 28, 1899
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the Boer War
gptkbp:historical_debate Controversy over tactics used
Debate over casualties suffered
Discussion on the impact of the battle
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked a turning point in the war
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Johannesburg
gptkbp:location Johannesburg, South Africa
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:Transvaal_forces
gptkb:Royal_Irish_Fusiliers
gptkb:Imperial_Light_Horse
gptkb:Orange_Free_State_forces
gptkbp:outcome British occupation of the city
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Second_Anglo-Boer_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Elandslaagte
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Pretoria
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Modder_River
gptkb:Battle_of_Vaal_Krantz
gptkb:Battle_of_Colenso
gptkb:Battle_of_Magersfontein
gptkb:Battle_of_Paardeberg
gptkb:Battle_of_Spion_Kop
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Tugela_Heights
gptkb:Battle_of_Bloemfontein
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Orange_River
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic victory for the British
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Johannesburg
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:Siege_of_Ladysmith
gptkb:Siege_of_Kimberley
gptkb:Siege_of_Mafeking
Flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Transvaal_Republic
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4