Battle of Al-Tikrit

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Reconstruction efforts in Tikrit
gptkbp:casualties High civilian casualties
Significant military casualties
High number of civilian casualties
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Iraqi_Armed_Forces
gptkb:Islamic_State_of_Iraq_and_the_Levant
gptkbp:commander Abdul-Wahab al-Saadi
gptkbp:community_impact Shift in control in Northern Iraq
gptkbp:conflict Control regained by Iraqi forces
gptkbp:consequences Increased sectarian tensions
gptkbp:cultural_impact Impact on local heritage sites
gptkbp:date March 2015
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Support for Iraqi government
Condemnation of ISIL actions
Support from coalition forces
gptkbp:duration March 2015 to April 2015
gptkbp:finale_date Assessment of military strategies
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Ramadi
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger conflict against ISIL
gptkbp:historical_significance Boosted morale of Iraqi forces
First major victory against ISIL in Iraq
Increased international focus on Iraq
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Al-Tikrit
gptkbp:impact Displacement of civilians
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:Iraqi_Federal_Police
gptkb:Popular_Mobilization_Forces
gptkb:Iraqi_Army
gptkb:Counter-Terrorism_Service
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Hadi_al-Amiri
gptkb:Qassem_Soleimani
Iraqi military leaders
Abadi
gptkbp:legacy Symbol of resistance against ISIL
gptkbp:location gptkb:Tikrit,_Iraq
gptkbp:media_appearances Portrayed as a turning point
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive media coverage
gptkbp:military_strategy Siege and assault
gptkbp:notable_allies Iranian military advisors
Coalition air support
Shia militias
Local tribal forces
gptkbp:notable_event Liberation of Tikrit
gptkbp:notable_operations Follow-up operations in surrounding areas
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Tikrit_(2014)
gptkbp:responds_to Mixed reactions from local population
gptkbp:result Iraqi government victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic victory against ISIL
gptkbp:strategic_importance Secure supply lines
Control of Tikrit as a supply route
Defeat ISIL in key territories
Re-establish government control
Restore local governance
gptkbp:tactics Airstrikes
Ground assaults
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Operation_Promote_Liberty
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5