Siege of Shkodra

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_conflict
gptkbp:aftermath Ottoman control over Albania
gptkbp:allies temporary alliances formed against the Ottomans
gptkbp:battle occurred in 1479
gptkbp:casualties significant losses on both sides
high civilian casualties
gptkbp:consequences increased Ottoman influence in the Balkans
gptkbp:cultural_heritage remains a part of local history
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired local folklore
influenced art and literature in Albania
gptkbp:cultural_significance remains a topic of study in Albanian history
gptkbp:date 1478-1479
gptkbp:defending_champion gptkb:Venetian_Republic
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations shift in alliances in the region
gptkbp:duration approximately 1 year
gptkbp:fortifications gptkb:Shkodra_Fortress
gptkbp:historical_analysis analyzed in military history studies
gptkbp:historical_context part of the struggle between the Ottomans and Venetians
reflects the broader Ottoman expansion in Europe
gptkbp:historical_documentation chronicled by various historians
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced future military engagements in the region
gptkbp:historical_interpretation varied interpretations by historians
gptkbp:historical_legacy remains a point of pride for Albanians
gptkbp:historical_records commemorated in local traditions
documented in Venetian archives
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of resistance against Ottoman expansion
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Siege of Shkodra
gptkbp:impact many civilians were displaced
gptkbp:legacy remains a symbol of Albanian nationalism
gptkbp:location gptkb:Shkodra,_Albania
gptkbp:military_engagement part of a series of conflicts in the region
gptkbp:military_leadership led by local chieftains
gptkbp:military_outcome establishment of Ottoman rule
gptkbp:military_technology limited supplies for defenders
cannons used by Ottomans
gptkbp:narrative part of the larger narrative of the Ottoman conquest
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Skanderbeg
gptkbp:objective capture of the city
gptkbp:ottoman_general gptkb:Sultan_Mehmed_II
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Ottoman–_Venetian_Wars
gptkbp:political_impact shift in power dynamics in the Balkans
gptkbp:result Ottoman victory
gptkbp:significance strategic location in the Adriatic Sea
gptkbp:strategic_goals secured Ottoman dominance in the area
gptkbp:strategic_importance control over trade routes
gptkbp:strategy encirclement of the city
guerilla tactics by defenders
comprised of diverse troops
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:Ottoman_Empire
over 6 months
gptkbp:tactics_used siege warfare
gptkbp:venetian_forces included local militias
gptkbp:venetian_general gptkb:Francesco_Morosini
gptkbp:venetian_response reinforcements sent from Venice
gptkbp:water_resistance Albanian fighters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Shkodra
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6