Statements (228)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:noble_title
gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Politician gptkb:Waterloo |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
political changes in Europe
retreat of French forces rise of the Sixth Coalition contributed to the downfall of Napoleon led to the retreat of French forces from Germany reorganization of European borders led to the decline of Napoleon's power increased Swedish influence in Germany increased recruitment for Swedish army |
| gptkbp:alliance |
encirclement and attrition of French forces
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| gptkbp:armament |
cannons and howitzers
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| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 100,000
estimated thousands significant losses on both sides high on both sides over 600,000 total approximately 600,000 troops engaged over 90,000 total casualties approximately 600,000 total troops engaged approximately 92,000 total casualties |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Austria
gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Prussia gptkb:Russia gptkb:Sweden |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Johann_Tserclaes,_Count_of_Tilly
gptkb:Napoleon_Bonaparte gptkb:Bernhard_of_Saxe-Weimar gptkb:Mikhail_Kutuzov gptkb:Prince_Karl_Schwarzenberg gptkb:Maximilian_I_of_Bavaria gptkb:Gebhard_Leberecht_von_Blücher gptkb:Gustavus_Adolphus |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
displacement of local populations
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| gptkbp:consequences |
reshaped the map of Europe
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature and art
depicted in literature and art influenced national identities in Europe |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
inspired literature and art
mentioned in historical novels |
| gptkbp:date |
1631
1813 October 16–19, 1813 October 16-19, 1813 September 16-19, 1631 |
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Paris_(1814)
led to further alliances against the Habsburgs led to subsequent peace negotiations coalition formed through treaties led to subsequent treaties in Europe |
| gptkbp:duration |
October 16–19, 1813
16-19 October 1813 |
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
disruption of trade routes
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| gptkbp:election_year |
weakened Habsburg power
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
strategic alliances
high casualties military innovations intense fighting massive troop deployments |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
Paris Campaign
|
| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Leipzig,_Germany
the French Empire and the Sixth Coalition coalition forces and French forces Napoleonic France and the Coalition forces |
| gptkbp:has_ability |
approximately 600,000 troops
challenging for both sides |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
studied in military academies
studied for military strategy and tactics |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Napoleonic_Wars
debated by historians varied interpretations by historians European power struggles part of the War of the Sixth Coalition conflict between Protestant and Catholic states |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
interpretations of the battle's significance
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
extensive records exist regarding the battle
battle plans and orders of battle |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
documented by various historians
|
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
documented by various historians
civilians affected by the battle soldiers from various nations many notable military leaders participated notable generals and leaders political leaders involved in the coalition strategists and tacticians |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
shifted power dynamics in Europe
influenced European politics for decades led to the liberation of German territories from French control |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
led to the Congress of Vienna
reshaped European borders paved the way for the Congress of Vienna pivotal moment in the Thirty Years' War |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Leipzig
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:previous_battles
economic conditions in Europe political alliances in Europe previous battles in the Napoleonic Wars public sentiment against Napoleon |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
nationalism in Europe
desire for independence from French rule |
| gptkbp:intelligence |
use of reconnaissance to gather information
|
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:Austria
gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Prussia gptkb:Russia gptkb:Sweden Austria, Prussia, Russia, Sweden, and others |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
commemorated in various forms of media.
annual events in Leipzig various monuments in Leipzig held annually in Leipzig monuments in Leipzig memorials in Leipzig monuments commemorating the battle exist in Leipzig celebrated annually in Leipzig memorials and monuments in Leipzig |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
intense fighting
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| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
gptkb:archaeological_site
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| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Nations
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| gptkbp:key_event |
flanking maneuvers
infantry assaults artillery bombardments decisive cavalry charges |
| gptkbp:landmark |
maps of the battle are studied for analysis
|
| gptkbp:landscape |
open fields
urban and open fields urban and rural areas around Leipzig |
| gptkbp:led_to |
retreat of French forces
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future military strategies
inspired future military strategies remains a key event in military history considered one of the largest battles in history |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Leipzig
gptkb:Leipzig,_Germany Leipzig, Saxony |
| gptkbp:logistics |
complex supply chains for coalition forces
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| gptkbp:military_branch |
cavalry charges were significant
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
combined arms tactics
infantry lines use of massed infantry formations |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
cannons
use of artillery and cavalry use of muskets use of early 19th-century military technology use of massed artillery |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
varied perspectives on the battle
various accounts exist from different perspectives |
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
formed between Protestant states
strengthened alliances against Napoleon |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Nations
defensive positions flanking movements part of the Napoleonic Wars involved flanking and encirclement tactics considered one of the largest battles in history |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
the formation of new alliances
the capture of Leipzig the crossing of the Elster River the declaration of war by the Coalition forces the retreat of French forces |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
notable statements made by commanders during the battle
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| gptkbp:occurs_in |
1813
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| gptkbp:outcome |
retreat of Imperial forces
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Thirty_Years'_War
|
| gptkbp:participants |
soldiers from various nations
Saxon troops Bavarian troops |
| gptkbp:primary_source |
historical books and articles
letters and diaries of participants historical analyses and interpretations historical books and documentaries diaries and letters of participants |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Napoleonic_Wars
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| gptkbp:result |
decisive Allied victory
decisive coalition victory decisive victory for the Swedish forces defeat for Napoleon |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
defeat of Napoleon
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| gptkbp:significance |
one of the largest battles of the Thirty Years' War
largest battle in Europe prior to World War I marked the beginning of the end for Napoleon's dominance in Europe |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
gptkb:coalition_forces
flanking movements defeat Napoleon marked a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars marked the beginning of the end for the French Empire in Germany decisive victory for the coalition control of Saxony defeat of the Swedish army defeat Napoleon and restore balance of power involved extensive planning by coalition leaders decisive blow to French military power |
| gptkbp:tactics |
flanking maneuvers
combined arms operations defensive positions use of artillery and cavalry artillery bombardment use of cavalry charges involved large-scale troop movements combined forces of the coalition attempted to defeat the coalition forces in detail |
| gptkbp:takes_place_in |
1813
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| gptkbp:was_affecting |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:European_politics gptkb:historical_narratives gptkb:Company military alliances military strategies post-war treaties French military strategy military doctrines military morale balance of power in Europe national boundaries European alliances subsequent military campaigns future military engagements coalition unity future of France Napoleon's power |
| gptkbp:was_marked_by |
turning point in the Napoleonic Wars
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
rainy and muddy
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