Statements (97)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Second_Opium_War
gptkb:First_Opium_War |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased tensions between China and Western powers
Led to the capture of Beijing. |
| gptkbp:casualties |
British: 100
British: 400 Chinese: 5000 Chinese: 2000 |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Qing_Dynasty
gptkb:British_Empire |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Charles_Gordon
gptkb:General_Zhang_Zhidong gptkb:Admiral_Sir_Michael_Seymour Leadership of British commanders. Approximately 7,000 troops. |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
Weakened Qing authority.
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
Demonstrated Western military superiority
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Portrayed in literature and art
Influenced Western perceptions of China. |
| gptkbp:date |
1859
June 17, 1859 |
| gptkbp:defense |
Chinese forces at Taku.
|
| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
gptkb:Dagu_Forts
|
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Increased tensions between China and Western powers.
Shifted power dynamics in East Asia. Further opening of China to foreign trade |
| gptkbp:dynasty |
Mobilization of troops.
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
Battle of Taku Forts (1860)
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Examined in military history studies.
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Varied perspectives on colonialism.
Part of the Opium Wars Part of the larger conflict over trade and diplomatic relations. |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Impact on Chinese sovereignty
Interpretations of military tactics Role in the decline of the Qing Dynasty |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Recorded in various military archives.
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Commemorated in military history.
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced future foreign relations in Asia
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Catalyst for further conflicts.
Demonstrated Western military superiority. Highlighted the decline of the Qing Dynasty |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Taku Forts
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Historical reenactments
Documentaries and films Memorials in China Books and scholarly articles Museums featuring exhibits on the Opium Wars |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:Politician
Chinese forces |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Set the stage for further conflicts in China
Part of the narrative of imperialism. |
| gptkbp:location |
Taku Forts, China
Taku, China |
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:British_naval_forces
French naval forces Approximately 10,000 troops. British army units Chinese coastal defenses French army units |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Combined naval and land operations
Use of artillery. Defensive tactics. Blockade. Engaged in close combat. Combined naval and land forces. Engaged in naval bombardment. |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of artillery bombardment
Use of steam-powered warships Use of steam-powered ships. |
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
British and French cooperation.
|
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
Royal Navy.
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Tientsin
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Second_Opium_War
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Taku_Forts_(1858)
|
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Tientsin
gptkb:Second_Battle_of_Taku_Forts |
| gptkbp:result |
Chinese victory
Chinese defeat |
| gptkbp:significance |
Opened the way for British forces to advance towards Beijing.
Strategic control of the Dagu Forts |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the Dagu Forts.
Control over Beijing. Capture of the Taku Forts Control over Beijing's access to the sea Opening of the Yangtze River |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Naval bombardment
Flanking maneuvers. Land assault Approximately 20,000 troops. Aggressive tactics. To secure trade routes. Strengthened imperial ambitions. Supportive role. |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:battle
Land battle |