Battle of Tabora

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath German forces retreated
British forces advanced further into German East Africa
gptkbp:casualties High casualties on both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:German_East_Africa
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Paul_von_Lettow-Vorbeck
gptkb:General_Jan_Smuts
gptkbp:conflict British control of the region
Shift in power dynamics in East Africa
End of organized German resistance
gptkbp:date October 1917
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Kilimanjaro
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked the decline of German colonial power
Part of the larger conflict in Africa
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Tabora
gptkbp:influenced Post-war territorial changes
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Military memorials
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:British_East_Africa_Command
Local militias
Civilian population
Medical units
cavalry units
infantry units
artillery units
Engineering units
German colonial forces
Intelligence units
Reconnaissance units
Field hospitals
Logistics and supply units
Support units
War correspondents
Military advisors
Transport units
Supply convoys
Air support units
colonial forces
Communication units
Naval support units
African porters
local African troops
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future military strategies
gptkbp:location gptkb:Tabora,_Tanzania
gptkbp:outcome End of German resistance in East Africa
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:East_African_Campaign
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Mahiwa
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance Decisive battle in World War I
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of supply routes
Disruption of German supply lines
Capture of Tabora
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:political_movement
Flanking maneuvers
Artillery bombardment
gptkbp:type land battle
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Mwenga
gptkb:German_East_Africa_Campaign
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6