First Anglo-Burmese War

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:war
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Thai–_Burma_War
gptkb:King_Thibaw_Min
gptkb:King_of_Myanmar
gptkb:Second_Anglo-Burmese_War
gptkb:King_Saw_O
gptkb:East_India_Company_Act_1813
gptkbp:aftermath gptkb:Annexation_of_Tenasserim
gptkb:Second_Anglo-Burmese_War
Annexation of Arakan
gptkbp:casualties British casualties approximately 1,000
Burmese casualties estimated 10,000
gptkbp:caused_by gptkb:region
Territorial disputes
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:Kingdom_of_Burma
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Burmese_Empire
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkbp:commander British military hierarchy
Burmese royal family
gptkbp:community_impact Establishment of British control over Burma
gptkbp:conflict Burmese military defeat
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influence on British colonial policy
gptkbp:cultural_representation Portrayal in films
Portrayal in literature
gptkbp:date 1824-1826
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations gptkb:Treaty_of_Yandabo
Mixed reactions from other colonial powers
Increased tensions between Britain and Burma
gptkbp:duration 2 years
gptkbp:economic_impact Increased trade opportunities for Britain
gptkbp:end_date 1826
gptkbp:ends_at 1826
gptkbp:historical_context Varied interpretations by historians
Colonial expansion in Asia
gptkbp:historical_debate Debate over justification of war
Debate over impact on Burmese sovereignty
gptkbp:historical_significance Establishment of British colonial rule in Burma
Expansion of British influence in Southeast Asia
gptkbp:historical_source British military records
Burmese chronicles
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label First Anglo-Burmese War
gptkbp:involved_countries gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:Burma
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:General_Maha_Bandula
gptkb:General_Sir_Archibald_Campbell
gptkb:Major_General_Sir_John_Keane
gptkb:Admiral_Sir_Edward_Pellew
gptkb:King_Bagyidaw
Lieutenant Colonel John Chalmers
gptkbp:launch_date 1824
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:General_Sir_Archibald_Campbell
gptkb:King_Bagyidaw
gptkbp:legacy Foundation for future conflicts in the region
gptkbp:location gptkb:Burma
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:Battle_of_the_Andaman_Sea
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Irrawaddy
gptkb:Battle_of_Rangoon
gptkb:Battle_of_Prome
gptkb:military_siege
Amphibious assaults
Battle of Kemmendine
Blockade of Burmese ports
Naval operations in the Bay of Bengal
gptkbp:military_technology Use of artillery
Use of naval power
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Rangoon
gptkb:Battle_of_Prome
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:starship
Burmese Navy
gptkbp:occurs_in 1824
1824-1826
gptkbp:outcome gptkb:Annexation_of_Tenasserim
Annexation of Arakan
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Anglo-Burmese_Wars
gptkbp:preceded_by First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-1826)
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:First_Anglo-Sikh_War
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:resulted_in gptkb:Treaty_of_Yandabo
gptkbp:significant_event gptkb:Treaty_of_Yandabo
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of trade routes
Geopolitical significance in Asia
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Second_Anglo-Burmese_War
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:Company
Intelligence gathering
Logistical support
Psychological warfare
Flanking maneuvers
Surprise attacks
Naval training exercises
Naval blockades
Use of artillery
Landing operations
Naval reconnaissance
Naval bombardments
Use of reconnaissance aircraft
Coordination with ground forces
Use of naval mines
Use of steam-powered ships
Use of local knowledge
Evacuation of wounded
Use of deception tactics
Coordination with air support
Naval escort missions
Establishment of communication lines
Cooperation with local allies
Establishment of forward bases
Establishment of naval patrols
Naval artillery fire support
Naval supply runs
Use of captured enemy vessels
Use of divers for reconnaissance
Use of signal flags for communication
Use of small boats for reconnaissance
Guerrilla warfare by Burmese forces