Battle of the Peiho

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Dagu
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Dagu_Forts
gptkbp:aftermath Increased tensions between Britain and China
gptkbp:analysis Studied in military history courses
gptkbp:casualties High casualties on both sides
British casualties approximately 500
Chinese casualties approximately 2000
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Qing_Dynasty
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Charles_Gordon
gptkb:Admiral_Sir_Michael_Seymour
British commanders faced criticism
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced literature and art
gptkbp:date June 1859
gptkbp:defense Utilized fortifications along the river
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Mixed reactions from other nations
Led to further military actions by British forces
gptkbp:dynasty Mobilized forces to repel invaders
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Taku_Forts
gptkbp:historical_context Various interpretations by historians
Part of the larger conflict over trade and diplomatic relations
gptkbp:historical_debate Debated among historians regarding its significance
gptkbp:historical_event Documented in military archives
Set the stage for future conflicts
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced subsequent treaties with China
gptkbp:historical_significance Influenced future military engagements in China
Significant in the context of the Second Opium War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Peiho
gptkbp:involved_forces Involved land forces
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Memorials established in honor of the battle
gptkbp:leadership Chinese commanders praised for defense
gptkbp:legacy Remembered as a significant military engagement
gptkbp:location Peiho River, China
gptkbp:military_branch Approximately 10,000 troops
gptkbp:military_strategy Amphibious assault
Combined naval and land operations
Involved naval forces
Reflected British military doctrine of the time
Reflected Qing military strategies
gptkbp:military_technology Use of steam-powered ships
gptkbp:narrative_style Part of the narrative of Western imperialism in Asia
gptkbp:notable_battle Lessons learned for future engagements
gptkbp:notable_ships Demonstrated British naval superiority
gptkbp:objective Defend territorial integrity
gptkbp:outcome Stalemate
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Second_Opium_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Taku_Forts
gptkbp:primary_source Letters and reports from participants
Books and articles analyzing the battle
gptkbp:result Chinese victory
gptkbp:significance Failed British attempt to capture Tientsin
gptkbp:strategic_importance Shifted power dynamics in the region
British strategic failure in the engagement
Control of the Peiho River
gptkbp:tactics Artillery bombardment
Naval bombardment
Approximately 20,000 troops
Infantry assault
Secure trade routes
Attempted to establish a foothold in northern China
gptkbp:weather_conditions Adverse weather affected operations