Battle of the Bogue

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Increased British influence in China
gptkbp:casualties British casualties were relatively low
Qing casualties were significant
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Qing_Dynasty
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkbp:cultural_impact Portrayed in various historical accounts and literature
gptkbp:date 1856
February 1856
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Strengthened British negotiating position in China
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Guangzhou
gptkbp:fortifications Bogue Forts
gptkbp:historical_analysis Examined in military history studies
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger conflict over trade and diplomatic relations
gptkbp:historical_debate Controversy over the justification of the Opium Wars
gptkbp:historical_interpretation Seen as a turning point in British imperialism.
gptkbp:historical_significance Demonstrated the effectiveness of modern naval power
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Bogue
gptkbp:impact Influenced the Opium Wars' outcomes
gptkbp:international_response Criticism from anti-imperialist groups
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Royal_Marine_Light_Infantry
gptkb:Indian_Sepoys
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:General_Sir_William_Gomm
gptkb:Admiral_Sir_Michael_Seymour
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future British military engagements in Asia
gptkbp:location gptkb:Bogue,_China
gptkbp:military_engagement Amphibious operation
gptkbp:military_leadership Led by Admiral Seymour
Led by General Gomm
gptkbp:military_outcome Established British dominance in the region
gptkbp:military_strategy Combined naval and land operations
gptkbp:military_technology Steam-powered warships
Explosive shells
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:HMS_Agamemnon
gptkb:HMS_Monarch
gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:outcome Secured British control over the Bogue forts
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Second_Opium_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Canton
gptkbp:primary_source Qing military documents
British naval records
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Treaty_of_Tientsin
gptkb:Second_Battle_of_Taku_Forts
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance Opened the way for British forces to attack Guangzhou
gptkbp:strategic_goals Establish diplomatic relations with China
Expand British trade interests
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the Pearl River Delta
gptkbp:tactics_used Amphibious assault
Naval bombardment
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_the_Pearl_River
gptkb:First_Opium_War
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5