Forty-Seventh Xhosa War

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:war
gptkbp:aftermath increased tensions between British and Xhosa
gptkbp:casualties significant losses on both sides
gptkbp:caused_by land disputes
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:date 1877-1878
gptkbp:duration approximately 1 year
gptkbp:historical_context colonial conflicts in the 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Forty-Seventh Xhosa War
gptkbp:impact displacement of Xhosa people
gptkbp:location gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Sir_Henry_Bartle_Frere
gptkb:Chief_Sandile
gptkbp:outcome annexation of Xhosa territory
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Xhosa_Wars
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Forty-Sixth_Xhosa_War
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance part of colonial expansion in Southern Africa
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:Forty-Eighth_Xhosa_War
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:fortification
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:cavalry_charges
gptkb:Embassy
gptkb:military_operation
gptkb:war
logistical support
blockades
siege warfare
reconnaissance missions
flanking maneuvers
strategic retreats
intimidation tactics
scorched earth policy
artillery bombardment
militia mobilization
supply raids
ambushes
counter-insurgency operations
use of drones
night raids
use of propaganda
local alliances
use of heavy artillery
use of aerial reconnaissance
use of fortifications
use of deception
use of armored vehicles
training of local forces
supply line disruption
use of local knowledge
use of naval support
use of scouts
establishment of communication lines
establishment of outposts
reinforcements deployment
establishment of supply depots
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fiftieth_Xhosa_War
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6