Statements (149)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:South_African_War
gptkb:Lord_Kitchener gptkb:Boer_War gptkb:Orange_Free_State gptkb:Transvaal_Republic gptkb:Transvaal_War gptkb:Second_Boer_War |
| gptkbp:accessories |
Logistical challenges faced by both sides
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Boer forces retreated
Surrender of Boer forces |
| gptkbp:casualties |
British: 1,000
British: 2000 Boers: 4,000 Boers: 4000 Approximately 1,500 Boer Approximately 4,000 British |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:South_African_Republic |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:Boer_Republics gptkb:South_African_Republic |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Lord_Roberts
gptkb:General_Piet_Cronjé |
| gptkbp:consequences |
Increased tensions in the region
Shift in British policy towards Boer territories |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for literature
Inspiration for songs Inspiration for films Portrayed in literature and film |
| gptkbp:date |
February 18, 1900
February 18 – March 27, 1900 |
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Influenced international perceptions of colonialism
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| gptkbp:duration |
9 days
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| gptkbp:education |
Taught in South African history classes
|
| gptkbp:fought_in |
February 18 and February 27, 1900
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied in military history courses
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Colonial conflicts in Southern Africa
Colonial conflicts in Africa |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Controversy over tactics used
Debate over casualty figures Debate over leadership decisions Debate over the impact on Boer morale Debate over the impact on British public opinion |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Newspaper articles from the time
Military strategy papers Official military reports Personal diaries of soldiers Government correspondence |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Increased British military presence in South Africa
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Example of colonial warfare dynamics
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Paardeberg
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| gptkbp:impact |
Boosted British morale
Impact on local population Displacement of Boer families Increased British military presence in South Africa Diminished Boer resistance |
| gptkbp:is_a_place_for |
gptkb:river
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Memorials erected in honor of the fallen
Anniversaries celebrated in South Africa Memorials in South Africa |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:General_Kitchener
gptkb:General_Louis_Botha |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future military strategies
Influence on future military strategies |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Paardeberg,_South_Africa
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive press coverage
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| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Boer_forces |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of rifles
Use of artillery Telegraph for communication Use of railways for troop movement Use of barbed wire Artillery pieces deployed Rifles and machine guns used |
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
Limited support for Boer forces
Support from other British colonies |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Colenso
gptkb:Battle_of_Magersfontein gptkb:Battle_of_Spion_Kop gptkb:Battle_of_Modder_River |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Surrender_of_General_Cronjé
Use of modern artillery Use of trench warfare |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Second_Boer_War
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
Newspaper articles
Eyewitness accounts Official military reports Photographs from the battle |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Colesberg
gptkb:Battle_of_Magersfontein gptkb:Battle_of_Spion_Kop gptkb:Battle_of_Modder_River gptkb:Battle_of_Paardeberg_Memorial |
| gptkbp:result |
British victory
|
| gptkbp:retirement_year |
Impact on Boer nationalism.
Influence on British military reforms Long-term effects on South African politics |
| gptkbp:significance |
Turning point in the Second Boer War
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of railways and supply routes
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| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:Company Intelligence gathering Logistical support Cavalry charges Psychological warfare Operational planning Rapid deployment Flanking maneuvers Conventional warfare Siege tactics Surprise attacks Evacuation plans Concentration of forces Force multiplication Reconnaissance missions Logistical coordination Combined arms operations Defensive positions Artillery bombardment Counter-offensive operations Supply line disruption Use of trenches Battlefield communication Entrenchment Field fortifications Night operations Infantry assaults Artillery support Supply depots Strategic positioning Artillery positioning Coordination between units Use of scouts Field command structure Terrain advantage Post-battle analysis Reinforcement strategies Use of cover Civilian support operations Morale boosting tactics Ambush techniques Flanking positions Reinforcement coordination Sniper deployment Withdrawal strategies |
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
Site of historical interest
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