Battle of Qingdao

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_conflict
gptkbp:aftermath Japanese control of German possessions in China
gptkbp:casualties significant losses on both sides
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:German_Empire
gptkb:Empire_of_Japan
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Vice_Admiral_Maximilian_von_Spee
gptkb:Admiral_Heihachiro_Togo
gptkbp:date gptkb:1914
gptkbp:duration approximately 2 months
gptkbp:fortifications German fortifications at Qingdao
gptkbp:german_empire's_goal Maintain control over Qingdao
gptkbp:german_forces_size Approximately 4,000
gptkbp:german_naval_base gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:german_naval_strategy Defend overseas colonies
gptkbp:german_surrender gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:historical_context Colonial tensions in East Asia
gptkbp:historical_significance First major battle of World War I in Asia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Qingdao
gptkbp:international_response Limited intervention from other powers
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:japanese_empire's_goal Expand influence in Asia
gptkbp:japanese_forces_size Approximately 70,000
gptkbp:japanese_naval_base gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:location gptkb:Qingdao
gptkbp:military_engagement gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:Yes
Influenced future naval engagements
Focus on Pacific dominance
gptkbp:military_technology Artillery and naval ships
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Siege_of_Tsingtao
gptkbp:qingdao_significance Key port city
gptkbp:qingdao's_cultural_significance German architecture and influence
gptkbp:qingdao's_defenses Heavily fortified by Germans
gptkbp:qingdao's_economy_pre-battle Dependent on German trade
gptkbp:qingdao's_geography Strategically located on the Shandong Peninsula
gptkbp:qingdao's_historical_memory Commemorated in both Japan and Germany.
gptkbp:qingdao's_legacy Symbol of Japanese expansionism
gptkbp:qingdao's_military_importance Naval base for operations in the Pacific
gptkbp:qingdao's_original_name gptkb:Tsingtao
gptkbp:qingdao's_population_pre-battle Approximately 100,000
gptkbp:qingdao's_post-war_status Returned to China in 1922
gptkbp:qingdao's_status_post-battle Japanese colony
gptkbp:qingdao's_strategic_importance Control of shipping routes
gptkbp:result Japanese victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic control of Qingdao
gptkbp:successor Japanese occupation of Qingdao
gptkbp:tactics_used gptkb:Siege_warfare
gptkbp:treaty gptkb:Treaty_of_Versailles
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Siege_of_Tsingtao
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6