Battle of the Salto de la Tacuari

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Espírito_Santo
gptkbp:aftermath Increased tensions in the region
gptkbp:casualties High for both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Brazilian_Empire
gptkb:Paraguayan_Army
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Osorio
gptkb:Francisco_Solano_López
gptkbp:cultural_impact Portrayal in literature
Portrayal in film
gptkbp:date February 1866
gptkbp:duration One day
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Curupayty
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the War of the Triple Alliance
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:General_Osorio
gptkb:Francisco_Solano_López
Other military leaders
gptkbp:historical_significance Part of the larger conflict in South America
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Salto de la Tacuari
gptkbp:influenced National identity of Paraguay
Military doctrine in South America
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in In Brazil
In Paraguay
gptkbp:is_involved_in Infantry and cavalry units
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future military strategies in the region
gptkbp:location Salto de la Tacuari
gptkbp:military_strategy Intelligence gathering
Combined arms tactics
Psychological warfare
Flanking maneuvers
Use of fortifications
Supply line disruption
Night operations
Use of terrain
Artillery support
Rapid mobilization
Deception tactics
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Tuyutí
gptkb:Battle_of_Boquerón
gptkb:Battle_of_Lomas_Valentinas
Battle of Cañada Strongest
gptkbp:notable_event Ambush tactics used by Paraguayans
gptkbp:outcome Paraguayan control of the area
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Paraguayan_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Yatay
gptkbp:primary_source Historical analyses
Military reports
gptkbp:result Paraguayan victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic victory for Paraguay
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of waterways
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:type land battle