Algerian landings

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:aftermath establishment of Allied control in North Africa
gptkbp:air_support gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:collaboration local populations
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:General_Dwight_D._Eisenhower
gptkbp:contributed_to Allied victory in North Africa
gptkbp:date November 8, 1942
gptkbp:followed_by landings in Morocco
gptkbp:goal to establish a foothold in North Africa
gptkbp:historical_context Axis powers in North Africa
gptkbp:historical_impact shift in balance of power in WWII
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Algerian landings
gptkbp:included_landings_at gptkb:Algiers
gptkb:Casablanca
Oran
gptkbp:influenced_by German military presence in North Africa
previous operations in the Pacific
gptkbp:influenced_future_operations_in Mediterranean theater
gptkbp:involved gptkb:Allied_forces
gptkbp:involved_air_cover_from gptkb:American_bombers
gptkbp:involved_deception_operations_against gptkb:Axis_forces
gptkbp:involved_ground_troops_from gptkb:Free_French_Forces
gptkbp:involved_intelligence_from gptkb:British_intelligence
gptkbp:involved_logistical_challenges_for gptkb:Allied_forces
gptkbp:involved_naval_bombardment_of Vichy French positions
gptkbp:involved_naval_forces_from gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:involved_planning_by gptkb:General_George_S._Patton
gptkbp:involved_reconnaissance_missions_by Allied aircraft
gptkbp:involved_securing_of strategic airfields.
gptkbp:is_opposed_by gptkb:Vichy_French_forces
gptkbp:is_significant_for establishing Allied presence in Africa
opening a new front against Axis powers
gptkbp:led_to liberation of North Africa
gptkbp:led_to_establishment_of gptkb:Allied_headquarters_in_North_Africa
gptkbp:led_to_increased_morale_among Allied troops
gptkbp:led_to_increased_supplies_for gptkb:Allied_forces_in_North_Africa
gptkbp:led_to_increased_support_for gptkb:Free_French_Forces
gptkbp:location gptkb:Algeria
gptkbp:logistics gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:military_unit gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:part_of_larger_campaign_to invade Europe
gptkbp:partnership French colonial forces
local resistance groups
British operations in Egypt
gptkbp:proposed_by Allied high command
gptkbp:resulted_in gptkb:Operation_Torch
gptkbp:resulted_in_capture_of strategic ports
gptkbp:resulted_in_establishment_of Allied supply lines
military bases in North Africa
gptkbp:significance first major Allied amphibious operation in the European theater
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of the Mediterranean Sea
gptkbp:strategy defeat Axis powers
cut off Axis supply routes
gptkbp:tactics_used amphibious assault
gptkbp:takes_place_in gptkb:Operation_Torch
gptkbp:training new Allied recruits
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Operation_Torch
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4