Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Impact on Belgian resistance
Burning of the University Library Destruction of the city of Leuven |
| gptkbp:casualties |
High casualties on both sides
|
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Belgium
gptkb:Germany |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Loss of cultural heritage
International outrage over destruction Symbol of Belgian resistance |
| gptkbp:date |
gptkb:1914
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Contributed to Allied propaganda
Increased support for Belgium Influenced public opinion in neutral countries |
| gptkbp:end_date |
September 2, 1914
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Yser
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Prelude_to_the_Battle_of_the_Marne
Involved in the Schlieffen Plan Part of the German invasion of Belgium |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Leuven (1914)
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on future military strategies
Commemoration of victims Remembered in Belgian history |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Leuven,_Belgium
|
| gptkbp:military_leadership |
gptkb:King_Albert_I_of_Belgium
gptkb:General_von_Kluck |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of artillery
Use of machine guns Use of railways for troop movement |
| gptkbp:outcome |
German occupation of Leuven
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_I
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Liège
|
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Siege_of_Antwerp
gptkb:Battle_of_Ypres gptkb:Battle_of_the_Aisne gptkb:Battle_of_the_Frontiers |
| gptkbp:result |
German victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
First major battle in Belgium during World War I
|
| gptkbp:start_date |
August 20, 1914
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| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
Control of Leuven
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| gptkbp:tactics |
Defensive positions by Belgian forces
Flanking maneuvers by German forces |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Louvain,_Belgium
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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