Battle of Arras (1917)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_the_Scarpe_(1918)
gptkb:Arras,_France
gptkb:King_Frederick_II_of_Prussia
gptkb:Marshal_Joseph_Joffre
gptkbp:aftermath Continued trench warfare
Strategic stalemate
gptkbp:casualties Over 125,000 German
Over 160,000 Allied
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Ludwig_von_Falkenhausen
gptkb:General_Sir_Henry_Seymour_Rawlinson
gptkbp:date April 9, 1917
May 16, 1917
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Passchendaele
gptkbp:historical_significance Influenced future military strategies
Showed the impact of weather on military operations
Influenced post-war military doctrine
Led to changes in military tactics
Influenced public perception of the war
Involved significant logistical challenges
Led to changes in military leadership
Involved significant civilian displacement
Affected morale on both sides
Demonstrated the effectiveness of coordinated attacks
Involved multiple national forces
Part of the Nivelle Offensive
Affected the course of the war in 1917
Highlighted the challenges of modern warfare
Contributed to the eventual Allied victory in WWI
Contributed to the overall attrition strategy of the Allies
Increased public awareness of the war's brutality
Demonstrated the horrors of trench warfare
Highlighted the need for better communication in battle
Contributed to the development of trench systems
Demonstrated the importance of air support
Involved significant international cooperation
Involved the use of new technologies
Marked a shift in the nature of warfare
Showcased the use of artillery in WWI
Led to advancements in medical evacuation techniques
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Arras (1917)
gptkbp:landscape Hilly region
gptkbp:location gptkb:Arras,_France
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Capture_of_Vimy_Ridge
Use of tanks
First day of battle saw significant advances
gptkbp:outcome Gained ground for Allies
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Vimy_Ridge
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance Part of the larger Arras Offensive
gptkbp:tactics Artillery bombardment
Infantry assault