Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Led to changes in British command structure
British forces retreated |
| gptkbp:casualties |
High due to poor planning
Boer: approximately 300 British: approximately 1,500 Lower due to effective cover |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:South_African_Republic |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Sir_Redvers_Buller
gptkb:General_Louis_Botha |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Referenced in literature and films
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| gptkbp:date |
January 24, 1900
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Global attention on the Boer War
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| gptkbp:has_ability |
Delayed due to logistics
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied in military academies
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the larger conflict between British Empire and Boer republics
Varied perspectives on tactics and outcomes |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Controversies over leadership decisions
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Photographs and diaries exist from the battle
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| gptkbp:historical_figure |
Documented in military history books
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Highlighted challenges of trench warfare
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Spion Kop II
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Various memorials in South Africa
Annually remembered in South Africa |
| gptkbp:landscape |
Hilly and rugged
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| gptkbp:leadership |
Strengthened under Louis Botha
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced British military tactics
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| gptkbp:local_economy |
Displacement and suffering of civilians
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| gptkbp:location |
Spion Kop, South Africa
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Reported in newspapers of the time
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| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:Transvaal_Commandos
gptkb:military_unit gptkb:Lancashire_Fusiliers gptkb:Royal_Irish_Fusiliers gptkb:Imperial_Light_Horse |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of modern artillery
Led to reforms in command and strategy |
| gptkbp:mood |
Boosted after the victory
Significantly affected after the battle |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Part of the narrative of British imperialism
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Importance of reconnaissance
Analyze the battle for lessons learned. |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Second_Boer_War
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
Shifted towards anti-war sentiments
Strengthened resolve against British forces |
| gptkbp:result |
Boer victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic position in the war
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of railways and supply routes
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| gptkbp:tactics |
High ground advantage
Defensive positions on high ground Attempt to relieve Ladysmith Use of sniping and guerrilla warfare |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Rain and poor visibility
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Spion_Kop
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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