Battle of Tofrek

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:armor
gptkbp:aftermath Consolidation of British control in Sudan.
gptkbp:analysis Studied in military history courses.
gptkbp:casualties British casualties were relatively low.
Mahdist casualties were significant.
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:Mahdist_forces
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Sir_Archibald_Wolseley
General Sir Archibald Wolseley was a key figure.
Mahdi forces leader
gptkbp:community_impact Struggle for control in North Africa.
gptkbp:conflict Demonstrated the effectiveness of British military tactics.
Led to changes in military strategy.
gptkbp:consequences Influenced British public opinion on imperialism.
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced perceptions of the British Empire.
gptkbp:cultural_references Referenced in literature about colonialism.
gptkbp:date 1885
gptkbp:doctrine Influenced British military doctrine.
gptkbp:duration One day.
gptkbp:economic_impact Contributed to the eventual establishment of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.
gptkbp:followed_by Battle of Omdurman.
gptkbp:historical_analysis Examined for its implications on future conflicts.
gptkbp:historical_context Subject to various interpretations by historians.
Part of the larger conflict between the British and the Mahdist state.
Set against the backdrop of European imperialism.
gptkbp:historical_debate Controversy over the justification of British intervention.
gptkbp:historical_documentation Recorded in various military history texts.
gptkbp:historical_event One of the notable battles in the 19th century.
Remembered in the context of colonial conflicts.
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced British colonial policy in Africa.
gptkbp:historical_significance Considered a key event in Sudanese history.
Marked a turning point in the Second Sudanese War.
gptkbp:historical_source Documented in military archives.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Tofrek
gptkbp:involved_forces Infantry and cavalry units.
Included local militia and volunteers.
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Remembered in military history.
gptkbp:legacy Part of the narrative of British imperialism.
Part of the legacy of British military history.
gptkbp:location Tofrek, Sudan
gptkbp:logistics Involved complex supply chains.
gptkbp:military_branch Included regular army and colonial troops.
gptkbp:military_strategy Combined arms approach.
Defensive tactics.
Engaged in close combat.
Part of a series of campaigns in Sudan.
gptkbp:military_technology Use of artillery by British forces.
gptkbp:narrative_style Part of the broader story of British colonial expansion.
Contributed to the narrative of British military success.
gptkbp:notable_allies Involved alliances with local tribes.
gptkbp:notable_battle Studied in military academies.
Battle of Abu Klea.
Lessons learned applied in future conflicts.
gptkbp:outcome Strengthened British presence in Sudan.
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Second_Sudanese_War
gptkbp:predecessor Siege of Khartoum.
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance Part of the British campaign to regain control of Sudan.
gptkbp:strategic_importance Analyzed for its military tactics.
Control of the Nile River.
To secure the region for British interests.
gptkbp:tactics To defeat Mahdist forces decisively.
Use of modern military tactics by British forces.