Battle of the Sudanese Direction

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sudanese_Ground_Forces
gptkbp:aftermath Increased British influence in Sudan
gptkbp:casualties High on both sides
High casualties among Mahdist forces
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:Mahdist_forces
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Lord_Kitchener
gptkb:General_Sir_Herbert_Kitchener
gptkb:Abdallah_al-Taashi
Kitchener's leadership style
gptkbp:community_impact Influenced British colonial policy in Africa
gptkbp:conflict Shift in power dynamics in Sudan
gptkbp:consequences Strengthened British colonial rule in Sudan
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced British literature and art
gptkbp:cultural_references Referenced in films and novels
gptkbp:date 1898
gptkbp:depicted_in Historical paintings and literature
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Mixed reactions from European powers
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Khartoum
gptkbp:fought_in March and April 1898
gptkbp:historical_analysis Studied in military history courses
gptkbp:historical_context Various interpretations by historians
Part of the Scramble for Africa
Part of the larger Mahdist War
gptkbp:historical_debate Debates on imperialism and colonialism
gptkbp:historical_documentation Documented in military archives
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Lord_Kitchener
gptkb:Abdallah_al-Taashi
gptkbp:historical_impact Long-term effects on Sudanese society
gptkbp:historical_significance Significant in the context of British imperial history
Marked the end of the Mahdist state
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Sudanese Direction
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Anniversaries and historical reenactments
Commemorated in Sudanese history
Various monuments in Sudan
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Abdallah_al-Taashi
gptkbp:legacy Symbol of British imperialism in Africa
gptkbp:location gptkb:Sudan
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Mahdist_Army
gptkbp:military_strategy Combined arms tactics by British forces
Engagement of local tribes in the conflict
Part of larger military operations in Sudan
gptkbp:military_technology Use of machine guns by British forces
gptkbp:narrative_style Narratives shaped by colonial perspectives
gptkbp:notable_allies Alliances formed during the campaign
gptkbp:outcome Reestablishment of British control in Sudan
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Sudanese_Campaign
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Omdurman
gptkbp:primary_source Historical books and documentaries
Military dispatches and reports
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Atbara
gptkb:Siege_of_Khartoum
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance Decisive battle in the Sudanese Campaign
gptkbp:strategic_importance Lessons on logistics and supply lines
Control of the Nile River
Demonstrated effectiveness of British military tactics
Defeat of Mahdist forces
Planning by British military leaders
gptkbp:tactics Use of modern weaponry by British forces