Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased Frankish influence in Northern Europe
Saxons forced to convert to Christianity |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Heavy for Saxons
Light for Franks |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Saxons
Franks |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Charlemagne
gptkb:Widukind |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Studied in military history courses
Portrayed in historical reenactments Commemorated in local folklore Referenced in medieval literature Inspiration for modern military leaders |
| gptkbp:date |
September 28, 782
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Saxon_Wars
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Christianization of the Saxons
|
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Chronicon_Moissiacense
gptkb:Annales_Regni_Francorum gptkb:Liber_Historiae_Francorum |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Weser River
|
| gptkbp:influence |
Influenced future military campaigns in Germany
Set precedent for Frankish expansionism |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced later European military strategies
Part of the narrative of Charlemagne's conquests Symbol of Frankish military prowess |
| gptkbp:location |
Weser River, Germany
|
| gptkbp:modern_relevance |
Lessons in leadership and strategy
Study of conflict resolution Analysis of cultural integration through conflict Reflection on the impact of war on society Understanding of historical power dynamics |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
Campaign against the Saxons
|
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Elster
Siege of Verden |
| gptkbp:result |
Frankish victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Consolidation of Frankish control over Saxony
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Expansion of the Carolingian Empire
|
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
gptkb:Siege_warfare
Psychological warfare Flanking maneuvers Surprise attacks Use of cavalry |
| gptkbp:type |
land battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:River_Weser
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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