Battle of Lechfeld

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Otto_I
gptkbp:aftermath strengthened Otto I's rule
established the Holy Roman Empire's dominance in Central Europe
established the power of the Holy Roman Empire in Central Europe
gptkbp:casualties significant losses for the Hungarians
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Hungarian_Kingdom
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Otto_I
gptkb:Otto_I,_Holy_Roman_Emperor
gptkb:Taksony_of_Hungary
gptkb:Taksony
gptkbp:community_impact shaped Central European borders
influenced future relations between Germany and Hungary
gptkbp:cultural_impact celebrated in German folklore
inspired later military strategies in Europe
gptkbp:cultural_representation depicted in art and literature
gptkbp:date August 10, 955
10 August 955
gptkbp:election_year consolidation of power for Otto I
temporary decline of Hungarian power
gptkbp:followed_by Otto I's coronation as Emperor
Otto I's coronation as Emperor in 962
gptkbp:has_ability approximately 10,000 for the Holy Roman Empire
approximately 30,000 for the Hungarian Kingdom
gptkbp:historical_analysis analyzed for its political ramifications
examined by historians for military tactics
gptkbp:historical_context seen as a clash of civilizations
viewed as a clash of civilizations
seen as a defense of Christendom
part of the conflict between the Holy Roman Empire and Hungary
part of the conflict between the Holy Roman Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary
gptkbp:historical_debate discussions on its causes and effects
interpretations of its significance vary
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced future military strategies in Europe
led to the decline of Hungarian raids into Europe
gptkbp:historical_significance studied in military history courses
gptkbp:historical_source various medieval chronicles
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Lechfeld
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in historical reenactments
memorials in Germany
gptkbp:is_involved_in heavy infantry and cavalry forces
gptkbp:legacy considered a turning point in European history
inspired national pride in Germany
symbol of resistance against invasions
gptkbp:location gptkb:Lechfeld,_Bavaria
gptkbp:military_strategy combined arms approach
defensive positioning by Germans
gptkbp:military_technology use of heavy cavalry
use of crossbows
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Annales_Fuldenses
gptkb:Chronicle_of_Regino_of_Prüm
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Augsburg
Hungarian campaigns in Europe
Battle of Augsburg (955)
gptkbp:result decisive German victory
gptkbp:significance end of Hungarian invasions of Europe
halted Hungarian invasions of Western Europe
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of trade routes
Hungarian retreat
flanking attack by German forces
secured the southern borders of the Holy Roman Empire
gptkbp:tactics decisive cavalry charge
Hungarian use of light cavalry
use of heavy cavalry by the Holy Roman Empire