Battle of Melilla

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_conflict
gptkbp:aftermath Formation of new military units
Increased military presence in Morocco
Increased tensions between Spain and Morocco
gptkbp:casualties Spanish: 200
Moroccan: 1000+
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Morocco
gptkb:Spain
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Manuel_Fernández_Silvestre
gptkb:Abdelaziz_ibn_Abd_al-Rahman
gptkbp:commemoration Historical reenactments
Memorials in Spain
gptkbp:cultural_impact Portrayal in literature and art
gptkbp:date September 17, 1893
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations gptkb:Treaty_of_Fez
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Tétouan
gptkbp:historical_context Colonial expansion in North Africa
gptkbp:historical_debate Interpretations of colonialism
Impact on Moroccan sovereignty
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked the beginning of a series of conflicts in Morocco
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Melilla
gptkbp:influence_on Spanish military doctrine
Colonial policy in Africa
gptkbp:legacy Influence on future Spanish military engagements
gptkbp:location gptkb:Melilla
gptkbp:military_strategy Use of naval support
Coordination with local allies
gptkbp:modern_relevance Lessons in military strategy
Colonial legacy discussions
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:General_Manuel_Fernández_Silvestre
gptkb:Abdelaziz_ibn_Abd_al-Rahman
gptkbp:outcome Strengthened Spanish foothold in Morocco
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Spanish-Moroccan_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Annual
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Documentaries
Historical analyses
Military reports
Eyewitness accounts
gptkbp:related_event Spanish occupation of Melilla
Moroccan resistance movements
gptkbp:result Spanish victory
gptkbp:significance Expansion of Spanish colonial rule
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the Moroccan coast
gptkbp:tactics_used Artillery bombardment
Infantry assault
gptkbp:type land battle
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Annual
gptkb:Spanish–_Moroccan_War
gptkb:Alcazaba_of_Melilla
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7