Second Battle of Taku Forts

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Tienen
gptkb:Battle_of_Taku_Forts
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Bogue
gptkb:Battle_of_Guangzhou
gptkbp:activities Detailed accounts of the battle were documented
gptkbp:aftermath Increased foreign influence in China
gptkbp:casualties Significant casualties on both sides
Casualties among Allied forces
High casualties among Qing forces
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Qing_Dynasty
gptkb:Eight-Nation_Alliance
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Alfred_von_Waldersee
gptkb:Admiral_Sir_Edward_Seymour
Leadership from multiple nations involved
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Sino-Japanese_War
gptkb:Opium_Wars
Demonstrated the effectiveness of coordinated military action
gptkbp:consequences Shift in power dynamics in East Asia
Led to treaties favoring foreign powers
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced Western perceptions of China
gptkbp:cultural_representation Represented in literature and film
gptkbp:date August 13–15, 1900
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Increased tensions between China and foreign powers
Formation of the Eight-Nation Alliance
Influenced foreign policy towards China
gptkbp:doctrine Influenced military doctrine in the region
gptkbp:duration 3 days
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Siege_of_Beijing
gptkbp:historical_context Interpreted in various historical perspectives
Part of the larger conflict involving anti-foreign sentiment in China
gptkbp:historical_debate Debates on imperialism and colonialism
gptkbp:historical_documentation Documented in various historical texts
gptkbp:historical_impact Set the stage for future conflicts in China
gptkbp:historical_significance Highlighted the vulnerability of the Qing Dynasty
Relevant to discussions on colonialism and imperialism.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Second Battle of Taku Forts
gptkbp:involved_forces Thousands of troops from multiple nations
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future military engagements in China
gptkbp:location Taku Forts, China
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive coverage in Western media
gptkbp:military_strategy Combined forces strategy
One of the key military engagements of the Boxer Rebellion
gptkbp:military_technology Use of modern artillery
gptkbp:narrative_style Part of the narrative of Western imperialism in Asia
gptkbp:notable_allies Formation of military alliances among Western powers
gptkbp:notable_battle Analyzed in military studies
Lessons learned in joint operations
gptkbp:notable_event Heavy artillery fire
Close combat fighting
gptkbp:outcome Secured the forts for the Eight-Nation Alliance
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Boxer_Rebellion
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:First_Battle_of_Taku_Forts
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance Part of the international response to the Boxer Rebellion
gptkbp:strategic_importance Lessons on urban warfare
Control of the Taku Forts
Control over key military positions
To suppress the Boxer Rebellion
gptkbp:tactics Naval bombardment
Land assault