Battle of Zhenjiang

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Red_Turban_Rebellion
gptkb:Xing_Rebellion
gptkbp:aftermath gptkb:Treaty_of_Nanking
gptkbp:casualties Lower for British forces
High for Qing forces
Minimal losses for British forces
Significant losses for Qing forces
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Qing_Dynasty
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Admiral_Sir_James_Hope
British commanders
Qing commanders
Qing General Chen Huacheng
gptkbp:community_impact Increased Western influence in China
gptkbp:conflict Decisive British victory
gptkbp:cultural_impact Westernization of China
gptkbp:date 1842
July 21, 1842
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Increased foreign presence in China
gptkbp:economic_impact Opening of Chinese markets
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Chinkiang
gptkbp:historical_analysis Study of imperial conflicts
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the Opium Wars
gptkbp:historical_documentation Records of the Opium Wars
gptkbp:historical_impact Shift in trade routes
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked decline of Qing Dynasty power
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Zhenjiang
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:Qing_Army
gptkbp:land_use Siege tactics
gptkbp:legacy Resistance against foreign domination
Symbol of imperialism
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Zhenjiang
gptkbp:location gptkb:Zhenjiang,_China
gptkb:Yangtze_River
gptkbp:military_strategy Blockade
Combined arms operations
Naval and land forces combined
gptkbp:military_technology gptkb:military_unit
Steam-powered ships
gptkbp:narrative_style Part of the larger narrative of Western imperialism.
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:starship
gptkbp:outcome gptkb:Treaty_of_Nanking
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Second_Opium_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Nanking
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Second_Opium_War
gptkb:First_Opium_War
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance Opened the Yangtze River to foreign trade
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the Yangtze River
gptkbp:tactics Naval bombardment
Land assault
gptkbp:type gptkb:battle