Battle of Medina del Rio Seco

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath French retreat
gptkbp:battle Increased recruitment for Spanish army
gptkbp:casualties Spanish casualties were lower than French
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:French_forces
Spanish forces
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Castaños
gptkb:General_Francisco_de_Castaños
Critical to victory
General Dupont
gptkbp:commemorated_by Historical societies
gptkbp:cultural_impact Spanish national identity
gptkbp:date July 14, 1808
gptkbp:fighting_style Conventional warfare
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Bailén
gptkbp:fought_against Open terrain
July 1808
gptkbp:french_retreat_location gptkb:Bailén
gptkbp:has_ability Favorable for Spanish forces
gptkbp:historical_analysis Military historians
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the War of Independence against Napoleon
gptkbp:historical_documentation Military records
gptkbp:historical_impact Strengthened Spanish resistance
gptkbp:historical_legacy Symbol of resistance against oppression
gptkbp:historical_period Early 19th century
gptkbp:historical_records Battle reports
gptkbp:historical_significance Turning point in the Peninsular War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Medina del Rio Seco
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Napoleonic_Wars
gptkbp:inspired Subsequent uprisings against French rule
gptkbp:involved Cavalry charges
Infantry formations
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future Spanish military strategies
gptkbp:location Medina del Rio Seco, Spain
gptkbp:losses Significant casualties
gptkbp:military_outcome Decisive victory for Spain
gptkbp:military_strategy Use of terrain to advantage
gptkbp:notable_commanders Regular army
Delayed arrival
General Dupont
Disorganized command
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:José_de_Palafox
gptkb:Manuel_de_Godoy
gptkbp:outcome French forces were encircled
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Peninsular_War
gptkbp:result Spanish victory
gptkbp:significance Boosted Spanish morale
gptkbp:spanish_forces_composition Regular army and militia
gptkbp:spanish_leadership Unified command structure
gptkbp:spanish_losses Relatively low casualties
gptkbp:spanish_morale Greatly improved
gptkbp:spanish_reinforcements Arrived in time
gptkbp:strategic_goals Defend Spanish territory
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of northern Spain
gptkbp:strategy Defensive tactics
Use of artillery
Flanking movements
Advance into Spain
gptkbp:tactics_used Flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:terrain Open fields
gptkbp:weather_conditions Hot summer day
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_the_Corunna_Road
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5