Battle of Tienen

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Belgian_Revolution
gptkbp:aftermath Led to the Treaty of Tientsin
gptkbp:casualties British casualties were relatively low
Qing casualties were significant
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Qing_Dynasty
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Zhang_Guoquan
gptkb:General_Sir_James_Hope_Grant
gptkbp:community_impact Shifted power dynamics in East Asia
gptkbp:cultural_impact Depicted in various historical accounts and analyses
Influenced Western perceptions of Chinese military capabilities
gptkbp:date 1860
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Increased tensions between China and Western powers
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Beijing
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger conflict of the Opium Wars
gptkbp:historical_debate Influence on modern Chinese history
Legacy of colonialism in Asia
Impact on Sino-British relations
Impact on Chinese nationalism
Analysis of British motivations in the conflict
Consequences for Chinese sovereignty
Debates on the morality of imperialism
Repercussions for international law and treaties
Role of foreign powers in Chinese affairs
Discussions on the impact of the Opium Wars on China
gptkbp:historical_significance Highlighted the weaknesses of the Qing military
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Tienen
gptkbp:influence Influenced future British military engagements in Asia
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Not widely commemorated in modern times
gptkbp:legacy Part of the narrative of Western imperialism in China
gptkbp:location Tienen, Belgium
gptkbp:military_strategy Use of artillery by British forces
Use of cavalry by British forces
Qing reliance on traditional infantry formations
gptkbp:notable_battle Importance of modern tactics in warfare
Need for adaptation to new military technologies
gptkbp:outcome Demonstrated British military superiority
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Second_Opium_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Palikao
gptkbp:primary_source Chinese historical records
Books analyzing the Opium Wars
Documentaries on British imperialism
Military dispatches from British commanders
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Second_Battle_of_Taku_Forts
Capture of Beijing
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance Part of the conflict over trade and territorial rights
gptkbp:strategic_importance Opened the way for British forces to advance further into China
gptkbp:tactics Flanking maneuvers by British forces
Defensive positions by Qing forces