Statements (135)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Pretoria
gptkb:Transvaal_Republic gptkb:Boer_Republics gptkb:Battle_of_Laing's_Nek |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Pretoria
increased tensions between British and Boer populations British withdrawal from the Transvaal led to the signing of the Pretoria Convention |
| gptkbp:allegiance |
Strengthened among Afrikaners
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| gptkbp:belligerent |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:South_African_Republic |
| gptkbp:casualties |
British: 300
British: 200 Boer casualties approximately 100 British casualties approximately 300 Boers: 100 General Piet Joubert unharmed Major General Sir George Pomeroy Colley killed |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:South_African_Republic |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Piet_Joubert
gptkb:General_Sir_George_Pomeroy_Colley gptkb:General_Joubert |
| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:First_Anglo-Boer_War
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| gptkbp:contributed_to |
Rise of Afrikaner nationalism
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
depicted in literature
depicted in films Mentioned in literature and film |
| gptkbp:date |
1881
February 27, 1881 |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:Documentaries
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| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Majuba_Hill
February 27, 1881 |
| gptkbp:has_ability |
Delayed arrival
failed to arrive in time |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Examined in military studies
examined in military studies |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:First_Anglo-Boer_War
Colonial conflicts in Southern Africa Part of the struggle for control over South Africa |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Role of leadership in the battle
Impact on future conflicts in the region Military effectiveness of British forces |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Recorded in various military archives
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| gptkbp:historical_figure |
Various military histories
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Shift in colonial policy
increased Boer morale Shifted power dynamics in South Africa decreased British confidence |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
marked a turning point in the war
Symbol of Boer resistance Marked a turning point in the First Anglo-Boer War |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Majuba Hill
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| gptkbp:influenced |
British military policy
subsequent military engagements Boer military strategy Subsequent Boer Wars |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Previous conflicts in the region
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| gptkbp:inspired |
National pride among Boers
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| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:South_African_Republic |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:British_forces
gptkb:Boer_forces |
| gptkbp:is_a_place_for |
gptkb:hill
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| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
Military strategy studies
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Majuba_Hill_Memorial
gptkb:memorial historical reenactments Statues and plaques Annual remembrance services Annually on February 27 Held in South Africa |
| gptkbp:is_engaged_in |
Skirmish on February 26, 1881
|
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
Books on military history
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:First_Anglo-Boer_War
|
| gptkbp:landscape |
Hilly terrain
Hilly and rugged |
| gptkbp:leadership |
Piet Joubert's tactical decisions
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
remains a topic of study
Influenced British military strategy remains a topic of interest Symbol of Boer resistance remains a topic of debate |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Majuba_Hill
Majuba Hill, South Africa |
| gptkbp:losses |
gptkb:Significant
|
| gptkbp:military_branch |
Approximately 1,500
Approximately 3,000 Approximately 1,500 troops Approximately 3,000 troops Questioned after the battle Utilized guerrilla tactics Underestimated Boer capabilities |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
artillery support
defensive positions Territorial control infantry assault |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Resulted from the defeat
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| gptkbp:mood |
Boosted after victory
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Learned from the engagement
Continued to affect South African history. |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
February 27, 1881
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Boer victory
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:First_Anglo-Boer_War
Military history of South Africa |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
Celebration of victory
Criticism of military leadership Outrage over defeat |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Ingogo
gptkb:Battle_of_Laing's_Nek |
| gptkbp:result |
British defeat
Boer victory |
| gptkbp:significance |
Decisive Boer victory
Led to the signing of the Pretoria Convention part of the First Anglo-Boer War |
| gptkbp:significant_event |
gptkb:First_Anglo-Boer_War
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
high ground advantage
High ground advantage Control of the Transvaal |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:political_movement
conventional warfare surprise attack Surprise attack Direct assault High ground advantage Surprise attack by Boer forces Use of cover and concealment Attempt to seize control of the high ground Critiqued for lack of reconnaissance Defensive positions on the hill Influenced colonial strategies |
| gptkbp:training |
Military academies
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Rainy and foggy
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