Battle of the Ncome River

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath increased British control in the region
political changes in South Africa
gptkbp:casualties British: 50
Zulu: 300
total casualties estimated at 350
gptkbp:combat_history tactics and strategies employed
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:British_forces
Zulu forces
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Colonel_Henry_Somerset
gptkb:Zulu_King_Dingane
strategic decision-making
gptkbp:commemoration memorials in South Africa
gptkbp:consequences influence on British policy in Africa
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and film
gptkbp:cultural_representation featured in historical novels
depicted in documentaries
gptkbp:date January 20, 1836
gptkbp:educational_value taught in history classes
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Rorke's_Drift
gptkbp:has_ability efforts to maintain historical sites
gptkbp:historical_context conflict between British Empire and Zulu Kingdom
gptkbp:historical_debate interpretations of colonialism
gptkbp:historical_documentation archival materials available
gptkbp:historical_interpretation varied scholarly views
gptkbp:historical_legacy remains a topic of interest
gptkbp:historical_research ongoing studies of the battle
gptkbp:historical_significance first major battle of the war
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Ncome River
gptkbp:influenced_by previous colonial wars
gptkbp:international_response responses from other nations
gptkbp:legacy symbol of colonial conflict
gptkbp:location Ncome River, South Africa
gptkbp:media_coverage reported in newspapers of the time
gptkbp:military_leadership British commanders
Zulu commanders
gptkbp:military_outcome decisive victory for British
gptkbp:military_technology rifled muskets
gptkbp:narrative varied perspectives on the conflict
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Hlobane
gptkb:Battle_of_Khambula
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_Charles_Pearson
gptkb:General_Lord_Chelmsford
gptkbp:outcome establishment of British dominance
gptkbp:participants local tribesmen
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Isandlwana
gptkbp:primary_source historical analyses
military reports
gptkbp:ram commemorative events
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance part of the Anglo-Zulu War
gptkbp:strategic_goals subjugation of Zulu Kingdom
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of Zululand
gptkbp:strategy defensive positions
gptkbp:tactics_used flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:terrain hilly and wooded area
gptkbp:weather_conditions rainy season
gptkbp:zulu_strategy direct assault
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:King_Shaka_Zulu
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7