Battle of Palikao

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath gptkb:Treaty_of_Tientsin
gptkb:Convention_of_Peking
gptkbp:casualties French casualties were low
French: 200
Qing: 3000
Qing dynasty casualties were high
gptkbp:chinese_commander gptkb:General_Zhang_Guoquan
gptkbp:chinese_morale Low after the defeat
gptkbp:chinese_objectives Defend sovereignty
gptkbp:chinese_reinforcements Delayed in arriving
gptkbp:chinese_tactics Attempted to encircle French forces
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Qing_dynasty
gptkb:Qing_Dynasty
gptkb:France
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Zhang_Guoquan
gptkb:General_François_de_Négrier
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced literature and art
gptkbp:date 1860
September 21, 1860
gptkbp:dynasty Struggled against foreign powers
gptkbp:followed_by Capture of Beijing
gptkbp:fought_against 1860
Chinese soil
gptkbp:french_military Demonstrated effectiveness
gptkbp:french_objectives Expand colonial holdings
gptkbp:has_ability Challenging for Chinese troops
gptkbp:historical_analysis Examined in military history studies
gptkbp:historical_context Part of Western imperialism in China
Part of the larger conflict between Western powers and China
gptkbp:historical_documentation Recorded in military archives
gptkbp:historical_event Influence on Chinese nationalism
Impact on Sino-Western relations
Rise of anti-foreign sentiment in China
Formation of the Eight-Nation Alliance
Increased foreign influence in China
Legacy of foreign intervention in China
Establishment of foreign concessions in China
Expansion of French colonial interests in Asia
Impact on Sino-French relations
Increased military modernization in China
Influence on future Chinese military reforms
Strengthening of British-French alliance
Weakening of the Qing Dynasty
gptkbp:historical_legacy Remains a topic of study in military history.
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked a turning point in the Second Opium War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Palikao
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Treaty_of_Nanking
Western missionary activities
Opium trade disputes
Qing Dynasty's internal strife
gptkbp:international_relations Affected Sino-French relations
gptkbp:involved gptkb:French_Army
Imperial Chinese troops
gptkbp:involved_technology Rifled artillery
Steam-powered warships
gptkbp:involved_units French Marine Infantry
Qing Bannermen
gptkbp:legacy Set a precedent for foreign intervention in China
gptkbp:location Palikao, China
gptkbp:military_campaign Allied Expedition to China
gptkbp:military_outcome Led to further conflicts in China
gptkbp:military_strategy Combined arms approach
gptkbp:military_technology Use of artillery shells
Use of modern rifles
gptkbp:mood High during the battle
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:General_de_Négrier
Approximately 7,000 troops
Arrived prior to the battle
gptkbp:notable_event Capture of the Chinese Emperor's Summer Palace
gptkbp:outcome Strengthened French influence in China
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Second_Opium_War
gptkbp:political_impact Influenced future foreign relations in Asia
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Taku_Forts
gptkbp:public_perception Seen as a colonial conflict
gptkbp:result Decisive French victory
gptkbp:significance Opened the way to Beijing
gptkbp:strategic_importance Demonstrated French military superiority
gptkbp:strategy Defensive positions
Approximately 20,000 troops
Rapid advance
Utilized cavalry charges
gptkbp:tactics Flanking maneuvers
Use of artillery
gptkbp:tactics_used Flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:terrain Rural area near Beijing
gptkbp:weather_conditions Favorable for French forces
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Tienen
gptkb:Battle_of_Tianjin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6