Statements (162)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_conflict
gptkb:war |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
establishment of British control
annexation of Zululand influence on anti-colonial movements Dissolution of the Zulu Kingdom Establishment of British control over Zululand British consolidation of power in the region Zulu Kingdom diminished in power commemoration of battles in South Africa displacement of Zulu people historical memory in Zulu culture impact on subsequent conflicts in Southern Africa legacy of resistance against colonial rule increased tensions between British and indigenous groups |
| gptkbp:armament |
gptkb:Martini-Henry_rifle
assegai |
| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 1,000 British
approximately 3,000 Zulu approximately 1,500 British dead approximately 20,000 Zulu dead British casualties approximately 1,300 Zulu casualties estimated 10,000 |
| gptkbp:cause |
British expansion in Southern Africa
|
| gptkbp:caused_by |
British annexation of Zululand
|
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:Zulu_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
gptkb:Documentaries
gptkb:museums Historical reenactments historical reenactments memorials in South Africa Memorials in South Africa |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
affected colonial policies
influenced British military tactics shaped Zulu identity |
| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:Anglo-Boer_War
gptkb:Anglo-Zulu_War gptkb:First_Anglo-Ashanti_War gptkb:First_Anglo-Zulu_War gptkb:Anglo-Sikh_Wars gptkb:Second_Anglo-Boer_War gptkb:Second_Anglo-Afghan_War |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influence on literature
historical reenactments inspired literature inspired films commemorative events memorials and monuments Influence on film historical documentaries Influence on music inspired music films about the war literature about the war art inspired by the war shaped Zulu identity influenced public perception of colonialism British military songs Zulu War dances Zulu War songs |
| gptkbp:date |
1879
|
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
establishment of British protectorates
increased British control in Southern Africa reorganization of Zulu territories |
| gptkbp:end_date |
1879-07-04
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
British rule over Zululand
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Scramble_for_Africa
|
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
British imperialism perspectives
interpretations of Zulu resistance military effectiveness of Zulus |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
inspiration for literature and film
impact on British colonial policy influence on military tactics led to changes in British military policy influenced future conflicts in Africa Impact on British colonial policy commemoration in memorials pivotal moment in colonial history highlighted issues of colonialism Impact on Zulu society highlighted British military challenges increased Zulu nationalism demonstrated Zulu military tactics cultural impact on Zulu identity |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
Newspaper articles from the time
Diaries of soldiers Letters from participants Zulu oral histories Official British reports |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Zulu War
|
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:Zulu_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:involves |
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:Zulu_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Cetshwayo
gptkb:King_Cetshwayo gptkb:Lord_Chelmsford |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Cetshwayo
gptkb:Dabulamanzi_ka_Mpande gptkb:Lord_Chelmsford gptkb:Prince_Imperial_of_France |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on post-colonial studies
Study of colonial military tactics Zulu resistance movements increased British control in South Africa Continued interest in Zulu culture Impact on modern South African history Recognition of Zulu resistance |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Zululand
gptkb:South_Africa |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Encirclement tactics
Defensive positions defensive tactics by Zulus offensive tactics by British British use of fortified positions Zulu use of mobility and surprise |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
gptkb:Martini-Henry_rifle
gptkb:artillery gptkb:weapons field artillery traditional weapons used by Zulu warriors use of rifles by British forces |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Rorke's_Drift
gptkb:Battle_of_Isandlwana |
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:King_Cetshwayo
gptkb:Lord_Chelmsford |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Hlobane
gptkb:Battle_of_Kambula gptkb:Battle_of_Gingindlovu gptkb:Battle_of_Ulundi |
| gptkbp:outcome |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Pretoria
gptkb:Annexation_of_the_Zulu_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Anglo-Zulu_War
British colonial history British colonial conflicts |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Anglo-Zulu_War_(1879)
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
official reports
diaries of soldiers Zulu oral histories |
| gptkbp:result |
British victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
demonstrated Zulu military prowess
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Hlobane
gptkb:Battle_of_Rorke's_Drift gptkb:Battle_of_Kambula gptkb:Battle_of_Isandlwana gptkb:Battle_of_Gingindlovu gptkb:Battle_of_Ulundi |
| gptkbp:start_date |
1879-01-11
|
| gptkbp:strategy |
defensive tactics by Zulus
offensive tactics by British |
| gptkbp:treaty |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Pretoria
gptkb:Treaty_of_Ulundi |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Louis_Napoleon,_Prince_Imperial
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Zulu_War gptkb:24th_Regiment_of_Foot gptkb:Victoria's_army gptkb:Rorke's_Drift gptkb:Battlefield_of_Isandlwana gptkb:Chief_Dinizulu gptkb:Chief_Shaka_Zulu |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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