Second Anglo-Abyssinian War

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:war
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Maqdala
gptkbp:aftermath consolidation of power in the region
internal strife and power struggles
establishment of British influence in Ethiopia
gptkbp:breeding_season focused on expansion in Africa
gptkbp:casualties British casualties approximately 100
Ethiopian casualties estimated in thousands
gptkbp:caused_by rescue of British hostages
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:Ethiopian_Empire
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Sir_Robert_Napier
gptkb:Emperor_Tewodros_II
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:date 1868
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations gptkb:Treaty_of_Magdala
gptkbp:disease_resistance fierce and determined
gptkbp:duration approximately 6 months
gptkbp:economic_impact short-term loss of sovereignty
gptkbp:followed_by British protectorate over Ethiopia
gptkbp:geographical_feature difficult mountainous terrain
gptkbp:has_ability arrived from India
gptkbp:historical_context part of the Scramble for Africa
gptkbp:historical_figure seen as a national struggle
gptkbp:historical_role viewed as a successful military campaign
gptkbp:historical_significance increased British colonial presence
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Second Anglo-Abyssinian War
gptkbp:legacy influence on later Ethiopian conflicts
gptkbp:location gptkb:Abyssinia
gptkbp:military_branch landed at Zula
gptkbp:military_technology traditional weaponry
influenced by lessons learned
superior artillery
gptkbp:nationality strengthened by conflict
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Magdala
gptkbp:notable_ships provided by Royal Navy
gptkbp:outcome capture of Emperor Tewodros II
gptkbp:part_of Abyssinian campaigns
gptkbp:political_ideology defend sovereignty
expand influence in the Horn of Africa
gptkbp:preceded_by First Anglo-Abyssinian War
gptkbp:public_perception mixed reactions to the war
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significant_event siege of Magdala
gptkbp:strategic_importance rescue of British subjects
gptkbp:supply_chain established through the Red Sea
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:Emperor_Tewodros_II
flanking maneuvers
combined land and naval operations
remains a symbol of resistance.
defended Magdala
increased colonial ambitions
sought to regain autonomy
gptkbp:threats emerged in response to occupation
gptkbp:type colonial war