Battle of Afabet

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Increased support for Eritrean independence
gptkbp:analysis Studied in military history courses
gptkbp:casualties High for both sides
Significant losses on both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Eritrean_People's_Liberation_Front
People's Front for the Liberation of Eritrea
gptkbp:commemoration Eritrean Independence Day celebrations
gptkbp:consequences Impact on Eritrean politics
Shift in power dynamics in Eritrea
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for Eritrean art and literature
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of resistance for Eritreans
gptkbp:date March 1988
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Increased Eritrean diplomatic efforts
gptkbp:duration Several days
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Massawa
gptkbp:historical_analysis Examined by historians
gptkbp:historical_context Eritrean struggle for independence
Cold War dynamics in the region
gptkbp:historical_debate Controversies over tactics used
gptkbp:historical_documentation Chronicled in various books
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced future conflicts in the region
Contributed to Eritrea's eventual independence
gptkbp:historical_records Documented in military archives
gptkbp:historical_significance Turning point in the war
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Afabet
gptkbp:impact Displacement of local population
gptkbp:international_response Limited international intervention
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:Eritrean_Defense_Forces
gptkb:Eritrean_forces
gptkbp:is_located_in Near the Red Sea
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Meles_Zenawi
gptkb:Omar_al-Bashir
gptkb:Isaias_Afwerki
gptkb:Hailu_Kebede
Abraham T. Zere
gptkbp:leadership Eritrean People's Liberation Front leaders
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future Eritrean military strategies
gptkbp:location Afabet, Eritrea
gptkbp:logistics Supply lines established by EPLF
gptkbp:media_coverage Significant media attention
gptkbp:military_engagement Part of a larger conflict
gptkbp:military_leadership EPLF commanders
gptkbp:military_lessons Importance of local support
gptkbp:military_operations Coordinated attacks by EPLF
gptkbp:military_outcome Eritrean control of territory
gptkbp:military_strategy Encirclement tactics
Use of ambush tactics
gptkbp:military_technology Use of light arms
gptkbp:mission Defeat of opposing forces
gptkbp:narrative Various perspectives on the battle
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Eritrean_War_of_Independence
gptkbp:post_war_career Long-term regional stability issues
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Nakfa
gptkbp:result Eritrean People's Liberation Front victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic victory for Eritrean forces
gptkbp:strategic_goals EPLF gained momentum
Control of Afabet region
gptkbp:tactics_used gptkb:guerrilla_warfare
gptkbp:terrain Mountainous and rugged
gptkbp:weather_conditions Challenging conditions
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Eritrea
gptkb:Eritrean_War_of_Independence
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4