Battle of Amiens

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath led to the collapse of the German front
gptkbp:casualties approximately 200,000 German casualties
approximately 75,000 Allied casualties
approximately 38,000 Allied soldiers
approximately 75,000 German soldiers
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Allied_Forces
gptkb:German_Empire
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Erich_Ludendorff
gptkb:General_Sir_Henry_Seymour_Rawlinson
gptkb:General_Sir_Arthur_Currie
gptkbp:commemorated_by historical reenactments
various memorials
gptkbp:commemoration memorials in Amiens
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and films
depicted in literature
depicted in films
studied in military academies
depicted in various historical accounts
gptkbp:date August 8, 1918
gptkbp:duration 3 days
August 8 to August 12, 1918
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Albert
gptkbp:has_units gptkb:New_Zealand_Expeditionary_Force
gptkb:British_Expeditionary_Force
gptkb:French_Army
gptkb:Australian_Imperial_Force
gptkb:Canadian_Corps
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied in military academies
considered in the context of total war
reviewed for its logistical challenges
analyzed for its strategic innovations
compared to other battles of WWI
considered in the evolution of modern warfare
discussed in terms of leadership effectiveness
evaluated for its intelligence operations
examined for its impact on morale
reflected on in post-war military doctrine
gptkbp:historical_context part of the larger Allied offensive in 1918
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced future military strategies
boosted Allied morale
demonstrated effectiveness of coordinated attacks
gptkbp:historical_significance considered a turning point in WWI
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Amiens
gptkbp:influenced_by technological advancements in warfare
tactical innovations
previous battles in WWI
gptkbp:involved over 1,000 aircraft
over 400,000 troops
over 1,000 artillery pieces
over 600 tanks
gptkbp:legacy influenced future military tactics
inspired future military doctrines
paved the way for the Armistice of November 1918
recognized as a model for modern warfare
gptkbp:location gptkb:Amiens,_France
gptkbp:notable_feature use of creeping barrage
effective use of air support
cooperation between infantry and tanks
gptkbp:objective to break through the German lines
gptkbp:outcome significant territorial gains for Allies
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Second_Battle_of_the_Somme
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Armistice_of_Compiègne
gptkb:Battle_of_Arras
gptkb:Battle_of_Cambrai
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance marked the beginning of the Hundred Days Offensive
gptkbp:strategic_goals break the Hindenburg Line
gptkbp:strategy combined arms tactics
gptkbp:tactics surprise attack
combined arms operations
gptkbp:technology use of tanks
use of aircraft
gptkbp:uses_technology gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:artillery
tanks
gptkbp:weather_conditions clear skies
good visibility
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Erwin_Rommel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3