Statements (67)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Tanga
gptkb:Battle_of_Kili |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
German forces retreated
|
| gptkbp:armament |
Limited effectiveness
Superior positioning |
| gptkbp:benefits |
Knowledge of local terrain
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
British: 1,000
German: 200 |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:Monarch |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Paul_von_Lettow-Vorbeck
gptkb:Major_General_William_Pulteney gptkb:Colonel_von_Lettow-Vorbeck gptkb:General_Arthur_Edward_Mainwaring |
| gptkbp:communication |
Poor coordination among British forces
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Portrayed in literature
|
| gptkbp:date |
November 2–5, 1914
|
| gptkbp:defense |
German fortifications
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| gptkbp:finale_date |
Conducted by military experts
|
| gptkbp:has_ability |
Delayed arrival
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied for military strategy
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:World_War_I
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Chronicled in military history books
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Documented in military archives
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced future engagements in East Africa
Shifted power dynamics in East Africa |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Showcased colonial warfare dynamics
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Tanga
|
| gptkbp:independence |
Retreated after the battle
|
| gptkbp:intelligence |
Contributed to defeat
Led to effective ambushes Poor British reconnaissance |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Memorials in Tanzania
|
| gptkbp:landscape |
Coastal region
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| gptkbp:location |
Tanga, German East Africa
|
| gptkbp:logistics |
Supply issues for British forces
|
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:Indian_Expeditionary_Force_B
gptkb:Schutztruppe Approximately 8,000 troops |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:political_movement
|
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of machine guns
|
| gptkbp:mood |
Boosted by victory
Affected by initial losses |
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
Approximately 1,000 troops
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Analyze tactics used
Followed by Battle of Jassin |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:starship
Supported ground troops Implemented during the battle |
| gptkbp:objective |
Defend territory
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Delay in British advance
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:East_African_Campaign
|
| gptkbp:population |
Involved in the conflict
|
| gptkbp:result |
British victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
First major battle of World War I in East Africa
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of trade routes
|
| gptkbp:supply_chain |
Maintained throughout the battle
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
Flanking maneuvers
Defensive and offensive operations Surprise attack Effective use of local knowledge Capture Tanga Underestimated German capabilities Utilized local alliances. |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Tropical climate
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