Statements (70)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:German_occupation_of_Belgium
Cultural loss due to destruction of heritage. |
| gptkbp:casualties |
High civilian casualties.
High civilian casualties Significant military losses. |
| gptkbp:combat_history |
Analyzed by military historians.
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| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Belgium
gptkb:Germany |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_von_Bülow
gptkb:General_Léon_de_Witte |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
Memorials established.
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced art and literature.
Loss of historical artifacts. |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
Destruction of cultural heritage.
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Symbol of Belgian resistance.
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| gptkbp:date |
August 25, 1914
1914-08-25 |
| gptkbp:defending_champion |
gptkb:Belgian_Army
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| gptkbp:duration |
1 day
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Yser
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied in military history.
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the German invasion of Belgium
Part of the larger Western Front. |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Debate on military ethics.
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Documented in war archives.
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
German occupation of Belgium.
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced public opinion on the war.
Impact on Belgian national identity. |
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
Various interpretations exist.
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| gptkbp:historical_period |
August 25, 1914
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| gptkbp:historical_records |
Remembered in Belgian history.
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Marked the beginning of the German advance into Belgium.
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| gptkbp:historical_source |
Primary sources available.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Leuven
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| gptkbp:impact |
Displacement of residents.
Destruction of homes. Local population of Leuven |
| gptkbp:international_response |
Condemnation of German tactics.
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| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:King_Albert_I_of_Belgium
gptkb:General_von_Kluck |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Impact on Belgian resistance.
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Leuven,_Belgium
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| gptkbp:military_engagement |
Offensive operation
Defensive operation |
| gptkbp:military_lessons |
Lessons learned for future engagements.
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| gptkbp:military_outcome |
German control over Leuven
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:Schlieffen_Plan
Combined arms approach. Use of artillery. Use of infantry. |
| gptkbp:military_unit |
gptkb:German_Imperial_Army
Belgian Field Army |
| gptkbp:modern_relevance |
Relevant to studies of World War I.
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Tannenberg
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Marne |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Destruction of the University Library of Leuven
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| gptkbp:notable_mission |
Demonstrated German military strength.
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Occupation of Leuven by German forces
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_I
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Liège
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| gptkbp:preservation_efforts |
Efforts to preserve history.
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| gptkbp:result |
German victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
First major battle in Belgium during World War I.
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| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
Control of Leuven
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Gateway to Brussels.
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| gptkbp:tactics |
Flanking maneuvers
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| gptkbp:type |
Land battle
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Leuven,_Belgium
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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