Battle of the Lechfeld

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath strengthened Otto I's rule
gptkbp:allies formed alliances with other Germanic tribes
gptkbp:benefits high ground held by the Holy Roman Empire
gptkbp:casualties significant casualties on both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Hungarian_Kingdom
gptkb:Holy_Roman_Empire
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Otto_I,_Holy_Roman_Emperor
gptkb:Taksony_of_Hungary
gptkbp:commemorated_by historical reenactments
memorials in Germany
gptkbp:consequences increased centralization of power in the Holy Roman Empire
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired future military leaders
gptkbp:cultural_references referenced in various historical novels
gptkbp:date August 10, 955
gptkbp:depicted_in historical paintings and literature
gptkbp:followed_by subsequent peace treaties between the two powers
gptkbp:historical_context part of the conflict between the Holy Roman Empire and Hungary
part of the larger struggle between Christians and pagans in Europe
gptkbp:historical_impact led to the establishment of a more unified German state
shaped the future of Central European politics
gptkbp:historical_legacy remains a subject of study in military history
gptkbp:historical_significance marked the decline of Hungarian power in the region
considered a key event in the rise of the Holy Roman Empire.
gptkbp:historical_source chronicled by contemporary historians
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Lechfeld
gptkbp:influenced_by previous battles between Hungarians and Germans
gptkbp:influenced_later_wars set the stage for future conflicts in Europe
gptkbp:influenced_national_identities contributed to German national identity
contributed to Hungarian national identity
gptkbp:is_located_in near the Lech River
gptkbp:legacy considered a turning point in European history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Lechfeld,_Bavaria
gptkbp:military_leadership demonstrated Otto I's military acumen
gptkbp:military_strategy emphasized the importance of cavalry in warfare
gptkbp:outcome established Otto I as a powerful ruler
gptkbp:part_of Ottonian dynasty's military campaigns
gptkbp:related_event Otto I's coronation as Emperor
Hungarian raids into Europe
gptkbp:result decisive victory for the Holy Roman Empire
gptkbp:significance halted Hungarian invasions of Western Europe
gptkbp:strategic_goals Hungarian commanders underestimated the Holy Roman forces
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of trade routes in Central Europe
gptkbp:strength approximately 10,000 for the Holy Roman Empire
approximately 15,000 for the Hungarian Kingdom
gptkbp:tactics_used cavalry charges by the Hungarians
infantry formations by the Holy Roman Empire
gptkbp:weather_conditions favorable for the Holy Roman Empire
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Babenberg_dynasty
gptkb:Árpád_dynasty
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5