Algerian Campaign

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military campaign
gptkbp:battle Battle of Algiers
Battle of Oran
Battle of Casablanca
gptkbp:casualties approximately 20,000
approximately 5,000 Axis troops
gptkbp:collaborates_with gptkb:Vichy_France
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Gerd_von_Rundstedt
gptkb:Dwight_D._Eisenhower
gptkbp:divisions tank units
gptkbp:finish November 16, 1942
gptkbp:followedBy gptkb:Tunisia_Campaign
gptkbp:foundedIn November 8, 1942
gptkbp:future_plans launch_invasion_of_Europe
secure_North_Africa
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Algerian Campaign
gptkbp:impact highlighted importance of air superiority
demonstrated effectiveness of combined operations
influenced post-war geopolitics
highlighted the role of technology in warfare
influenced the development of modern military tactics
influenced military strategies in subsequent campaigns
demonstrated the importance of international alliances
contributed to the downfall of Axis powers
established foothold for future invasions
shaped post-war military doctrine
showcased logistics in warfare
boosted_Allied_morale
influenced_the_Cold_War_dynamics
paved_the_way_for_the_liberation_of_France
shifted_balance_of_power_in_North_Africa
increased_U.S._military_presence_in_Europe
led_to_further_operations_in_Europe
set_stage_for_Italian_Campaign
led_to_the_establishment_of_Allied_control_in_North_Africa
gptkbp:involved gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:Free_French_Forces
Axis Powers
Allied Forces
infantry divisions
gptkbp:involvedCountries reconnaissance missions
gptkbp:localTraditions gptkb:French_Resistance
gptkbp:location gptkb:Algeria
gptkbp:logistics supply lines
gptkbp:militaryService Operation_Reservist
gptkbp:operational_status gptkb:Allied_air_forces
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:precededBy gptkb:Operation_Torch
gptkbp:resultedIn Allied_victory
gptkbp:significance opened_the_North_African_front