Siege of Izmail (1790)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Siege_warfare
gptkbp:aftermath gptkb:Treaty_of_Jassy
gptkbp:allies none for Ottoman Empire
gptkbp:battle territorial gains for Russia
gptkbp:casualties approximately 30,000
approximately 40,000
high among Ottoman troops
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Grigory_Potemkin
gptkbp:consequences strengthened Russian influence in the region
gptkbp:cultural_impact depicted in Russian literature
gptkbp:cultural_references inspired artworks and literature
gptkbp:date 1790
gptkbp:defense gptkb:Ottoman_Empire
gptkbp:duration approximately 6 weeks
gptkbp:engine used by Russian forces
gptkbp:fortifications gptkb:Izmail_Fortress
walls and trenches
gptkbp:has_ability harsh winter weather
gptkbp:has_enemies gptkb:Russian_Empire
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied by military historians
gptkbp:historical_context Ottoman decline
examined in the context of Ottoman decline
gptkbp:historical_documentation extensively recorded in history books
gptkbp:historical_figures gptkb:Grigory_Potemkin
gptkbp:historical_impact increased Russian territorial control
assessed for its long-term effects on Russian expansion.
gptkbp:historical_legacy influenced future military sieges
gptkbp:historical_records documented in military archives
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the largest sieges of the 18th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Siege of Izmail (1790)
gptkbp:key_event assault on December 24, 1790
gptkbp:location gptkb:Izmail
gptkbp:military_campaign part of the larger Russo-Turkish conflict
gptkbp:military_engagement one of the key battles of the war
gptkbp:military_leadership gptkb:Grigory_Potemkin
evaluated for Potemkin's role
gptkbp:military_outcome analyzed for its tactics and strategies
decisive victory for Russia
gptkbp:military_strategy encirclement
combined arms approach
gptkbp:military_technology cannons
secured by Russian forces
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Siege_of_Izmail
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:Black_Sea_Fleet
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Russo-Turkish_War_(1787–1792)
gptkbp:result Russian victory
gptkbp:significance demonstrated Russian military strength
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of the Danube River
gptkbp:strategy siege warfare
fortified positions
gptkbp:strength failed to arrive for defenders
gptkbp:supply_chain cut off by Russian forces
gptkbp:tactics_used artillery bombardment
gptkbp:troop_strength_attacker approximately 35,000
gptkbp:troop_strength_defender approximately 40,000
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Russo-Turkish_War_(1787–1792)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6