Opening battle of the Second Anglo-Afghan War
GPTKB entity
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
British occupation of Kabul
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| gptkbp:casualties |
British casualties were relatively low
Afghan casualties were significant |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Afghan_forces
gptkb:British_Empire |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Sir_Frederick_Roberts
gptkb:Sher_Ali_Khan |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Commemorated in military history
Portrayed in literature Studied in military academies Documented in historical accounts Influenced films and media |
| gptkbp:date |
November 2, 1878
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Impact on British colonial policy
Influence on Afghan politics Increased tensions between Britain and Russia |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Ali_Masjid
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Great Game
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Set the stage for future conflicts in Afghanistan
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Opening battle of the Second Anglo-Afghan War
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| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:5th_Punjab_Infantry Infantry units Cavalry units |
| gptkbp:landscape |
Mountainous region
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Historical analysis in military studies
Influence on British military tactics Impact on British public opinion |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Politician
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Logistical support
Flanking maneuvers Use of artillery |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Established British dominance in the region
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Second_Anglo-Afghan_War
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Peiwar_Kotal
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| gptkbp:result |
British victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Initiated the Second Anglo-Afghan War
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of Afghanistan
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| gptkbp:tactics |
Surprise attack
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Ali_Masjid
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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