British forces in the Second Anglo-Afghan War
GPTKB entity
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military forces
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased_British_influence_in_Afghanistan
|
| gptkbp:alliance |
Indian_troops
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 6,000
|
| gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:General_Sir_Frederick_Roberts
|
| gptkbp:deployedTo |
gptkb:British_India
|
| gptkbp:engagesIn |
gptkb:Siege_of_the_Sherpur_Cantonment
Second Anglo-Afghan War |
| gptkbp:faced |
mountainous terrain
guerrilla warfare local populations harsh weather difficult supply routes Afghan_tribes tribal_militias |
| gptkbp:foughtAgainst |
Afghan_forces
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
influenced_British_colonial_policy
part_of_the_Great_Game led_to_subsequent_conflicts_in_Afghanistan shaped_future_Anglo-Afghan_relations |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
British forces in the Second Anglo-Afghan War
|
| gptkbp:intelligence |
scouting reports
intercepted communications local informants |
| gptkbp:involvedCountries |
retreats
scouting missions defensive positions flank_attacks |
| gptkbp:isPortrayedBy |
military assessments
strategic evaluations tactical reviews |
| gptkbp:militaryRank |
forward policy
|
| gptkbp:notableBattle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Charasiab
Battle of Kandahar Battle of Maiwand |
| gptkbp:notablePerson |
gptkb:General_Sir_Henry_Seymour
gptkb:General_Sir_John_Stewart gptkb:General_Sir_Donald_Stewart |
| gptkbp:politicalRole |
led_to_the_Treaty_of_Gandamak
|
| gptkbp:providesSupportFor |
logistical difficulties
|
| gptkbp:publicTransport |
camels
wagons mules |
| gptkbp:result |
British_victory
|
| gptkbp:strategicGoals |
Establish_control_over_Afghanistan
|
| gptkbp:uses |
gptkb:British_infantry_regiments
gptkb:British_cavalry_units field guns column advance |