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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Alliance
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gptkbp:composed_of
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gptkb:Commonwealth_nations
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Free_French_Forces
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1943
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gptkbp:established_in
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gptkb:1942
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gptkbp:fought_against
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gptkb:Axis_Powers
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Influenced post-war military strategies
Demonstrated the effectiveness of joint operations
First major Allied offensive against Axis powers
Contributed to the downfall of Nazi Germany
Contributed to the downfall of Fascist Italy
Set the stage for future operations in Europe
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Allied Forces in North Africa
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gptkbp:impact
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Boosted Allied morale
Led to the Italian Campaign
Increased pressure on Axis powers
Established a foothold in Europe
Opened the Mediterranean Sea for Allied shipping
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gptkbp:involved_in
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:leadership
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gptkb:General_Dwight_D._Eisenhower
gptkb:General_George_S._Patton
gptkb:General_Henri_Giraud
gptkb:General_Charles_de_Gaulle
gptkb:General_Bernard_Montgomery
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gptkbp:logistics
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North African ports
Air bases in North Africa
Supply lines from the United Kingdom
Supply lines from the United States
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gptkbp:military_strategy
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Amphibious assaults
Combined arms operations
Encirclement tactics
Use of deception tactics
Coordination between land and air forces
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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gptkb:Battle_of_Medenine
gptkb:Battle_of_Gazala
gptkb:Battle_of_Tunisia
gptkb:Battle_of_Mareth_Line
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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gptkb:Operation_Crusader
gptkb:Battle_of_El_Alamein
gptkb:Operation_Torch
gptkb:Battle_of_Kasserine_Pass
gptkb:Siege_of_Tobruk
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gptkbp:outcome
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Allied victory
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gptkbp:strategic_goals
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Defeat Axis forces in North Africa
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Bernard_Montgomery
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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