Statements (121)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:war
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:General_Oreste_Baratieri
gptkb:Italian_invasion_of_Ethiopia gptkb:Battle_of_Adwa gptkb:Umberto_I_di_Savoia gptkb:Umberto_I_of_Savoy gptkb:Second_Italo-Ethiopian_War gptkb:Menelik_II |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Italian occupation of Eritrea
Italian humiliation |
| gptkbp:alliance |
supported by Russia
limited support from France |
| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 100,000
Approximately 20,000 |
| gptkbp:caused_by |
Italian expansionism
Italian imperialism |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:Monarch |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Oreste_Baratieri
gptkb:General_Baratieri |
| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:Monarch |
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
Colonial ambitions continued
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
National pride
celebrated in literature discussed in military history National embarrassment |
| gptkbp:date |
1895-1896
|
| gptkbp:defeated |
led to military reforms
|
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Addis_Ababa
gptkb:Treaty_of_Wuchale Strained relations with other countries Strengthened ties with other nations Failed to gain allies Secured Russian support failed to secure alliances improved with other nations increased interest in African colonization strained with Ethiopia. |
| gptkbp:end_date |
gptkb:1896
|
| gptkbp:finale_date |
March 1, 1896
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of resistance against colonialism
part of imperial ambitions |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Studied in military history
Chronicled in Ethiopian history |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Colonial failure
Pride and resilience |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
boosted African pride
|
| gptkbp:historical_period |
political instability
Consolidation of power Political instability strengthened monarchy |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Preservation of Ethiopian sovereignty
symbol of resistance Impact on Italian politics impact on Italian politics First African victory over a European power Inspiration for liberation movements |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
First Italo-Ethiopian War
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Inspiration for anti-colonial movements
|
| gptkbp:launch_date |
1895
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Amedeo_di_Savoy
gptkb:Emperor_Menelik_II gptkb:Ras_Alula_Engida gptkb:Amedeo_di_Savoy,_Duke_of_Aosta |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Monarch
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Local militias
Flanking maneuvers concentration of forces Offensive strategy use of artillery Defensive positions use of terrain over 100,000 troops divided forces |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
modernization efforts
Modernization efforts Rifles and artillery Modern weaponry Reassessment of strategies reassessment of strategies about 20,000 troops |
| gptkbp:mood |
gptkb:Low
low during the war |
| gptkbp:nationality |
Strengthened
challenged strengthened Challenged |
| gptkbp:natural_resources |
utilized effectively
underestimated enemy |
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
gptkb:General_Oreste_Baratieri
gptkb:None gptkb:Russia poorly prepared Troops from Eritrea |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Adwa
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Ethiopia remains independent
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Scramble_for_Africa
|
| gptkbp:population |
mobilized for war effort
unaware of war's challenges |
| gptkbp:result |
Ethiopian victory
|
| gptkbp:supply_chain |
Local resources
Long and vulnerable |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:High gptkb:Ras_Bitwaddad_Tesemma gptkb:Menelik_II Approximately 100,000 Symbol of resistance conventional warfare Conventional warfare Colonial ambitions influence on future military strategies inspiration for anti-colonial movements high during the war Direct assaults well-organized army engaged with European powers |
| gptkbp:territory |
defended successfully
expanded in Africa |