Battle of Llanelli

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Llanelli,_Wales
gptkbp:aftermath Increased fortifications in the area
gptkbp:casualties Low for British
Moderate for German
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_von_Kluck
gptkb:General_Sir_John_French
gptkbp:date December 4, 1914
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the Western Front
gptkbp:historical_significance Influenced future battles in WWI
Demonstrated British resolve
Showed early war tactics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Llanelli
gptkbp:influenced_by Technological advancements in warfare
Political climate of the time
Military strategies of the time
Previous battles in WWI
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Annual remembrance events
Books and documentaries
Local memorials
War memorials in Llanelli
gptkbp:location gptkb:Llanelli,_Wales
gptkbp:media_coverage Limited media coverage
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:Royal_Welsh_Fusiliers
gptkb:King's_Own_Yorkshire_Light_Infantry
gptkb:Royal_Engineers
gptkb:Germans_4th_Army
gptkb:Welsh_Regiment
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_John_Williams
gptkb:Captain_William_Jones
gptkb:Lieutenant_Arthur_Evans
gptkb:Sergeant_Thomas_Roberts
gptkb:Major_General_Edward_Thomas
gptkbp:outcome Stalemate after initial advances
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Neuve_Chapelle
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Ypres
gptkb:First_Battle_of_the_Marne
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance Defensive action against German forces
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of railway lines
gptkbp:tactics Trench warfare