Statements (197)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:German_Afrika_Korps
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Libyan_Desert |
| gptkbp:affects |
Impact on Italian military strategy
Lessons learned for future engagements Shift in control of North Africa Increased Allied presence in North Africa Preparation for future offensives |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Italian retreat
Strengthened Allied position in North Africa Allied control of Cyrenaica Strengthened British position in North Africa |
| gptkbp:analysis |
Military historians study the battle
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| gptkbp:casualties |
High for Italian forces
Lower for British Commonwealth Allied: 500 Italian: 2,000 British Commonwealth: 500 Italian forces: 2,000 Moderate British losses Significant Italian losses |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:British_Commonwealth
gptkb:Italian_forces |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:British_Commonwealth gptkb:Italian_forces |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Enrico_Frattini
gptkb:General_Sir_Archibald_Wavell gptkb:Major_General_Richard_O'_Connor gptkb:General_Gariboldi gptkb:Major_General_O'_Connor British command structure Wavell and O' Connor |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Lessons learned for future operations
Significant territorial gains Decisive victory for Allies |
| gptkbp:consequences |
Axis forces retreat
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Portrayal in films and literature
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| gptkbp:date |
February 6, 1941
February 1941 February 6-7, 1941 February 6–7, 1941 |
| gptkbp:doctrine |
Combined arms operations
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| gptkbp:duration |
2 days
1 day |
| gptkbp:enemy |
Italian forces outnumbered British
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
Italian surrender
Rapid British advance |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:North_African_Campaign
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| gptkbp:finale_date |
Assessment of British tactics
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Tobruk
gptkb:Battle_of_Gazala gptkb:Siege_of_Tobruk |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
February 3, 1941 and February 6, 1941
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied for military tactics
Considered a turning point in the campaign Studied for military strategy Influenced post-war military doctrine. Demonstrated effectiveness of British tactics Highlighted weaknesses in Italian command Showcased the importance of mobility in warfare |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:Italian_invasion_of_Egypt Varied perspectives on the battle's significance Part of the North African Campaign Involved in the larger conflict of World War II |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Effectiveness of Italian military strategy
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Official military reports
War archives |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Military archives
Significant battle in WWII |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Sir_Winston_Churchill
gptkb:General_Sir_Claude_Auchinleck gptkb:Field_Marshal_Erwin_Rommel gptkb:General_Bernard_Montgomery |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Boosted Allied morale
Shift in control of North Africa |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Boosted Allied morale
Turning point in North African campaign Turning point in North African Campaign Turning point in North Africa |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Beda Fomm
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Boosted Allied morale
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Subsequent battles in North Africa
|
| gptkbp:intelligence |
British intelligence advantage
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| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:Italian_10th_Army
7th Armoured Division |
| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:Italian_10th_Army
7th Armoured Division |
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
Military strategy textbooks
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Military history studies
Commemorated in military history Military memorials in Libya |
| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
Historical military records
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| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
Artillery support
Documentaries about World War II Armoured car units |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
Air support
Infantry units Artillery units Reconnaissance missions Armoured units |
| gptkbp:key_event |
Battle of Beda Fomm begins
Battle of Beda Fomm ends British encirclement of Italian forces |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:General_Sir_Claude_Auchinleck
gptkb:Field_Marshal_Erwin_Rommel |
| gptkbp:landscape |
gptkb:dessert
Desert terrain |
| gptkbp:led_to |
Italian retreat from Libya
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future battles in the region
Influenced future military operations Influence on future operations in North Africa Influence on future desert warfare tactics |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Libya
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| gptkbp:logistics |
Supply issues for Italian forces
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Reported in newspapers
Contemporary news reports |
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:Italian_10th_Army
gptkb:military_unit gptkb:Italian_132nd_Armoured_Division gptkb:Royal_Engineers gptkb:Italian_Bersaglieri gptkb:British_4th_Infantry_Brigade gptkb:Italian_3rd_Infantry_Division gptkb:Italian_5th_Army_Corps gptkb:Italian_Cavalry Approximately 30,000 7th Armoured Division British 6th Armoured Division British 7th Infantry Brigade |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:Operation_Crusader
Land battle Encirclement Flanking maneuvers Combined arms operations Encirclement tactics Encirclement and surprise attack Engagement of armored units |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Armoured vehicles
Use of tanks and aircraft |
| gptkbp:mission |
Influenced Allied strategy in North Africa
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Military history studies
Accounts from soldiers involved |
| gptkbp:nationality |
Approximately 50,000 troops
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| gptkbp:notable_allies |
Approximately 50,000
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_El_Alamein
gptkb:Battle_of_Bir_Hakeim gptkb:Battle_of_Sidi_Rezegh gptkb:North_African_Campaign gptkb:Battle_of_Gazala gptkb:Siege_of_Tobruk gptkb:Battle_of_Sidi_Barrani Tactical evaluations Importance of logistics in warfare |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Operation_Compass
Encirclement of Italian troops |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
Rapid British advance
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| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:starship
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Italian retreat
Disruption of Italian supply lines Capture of Italian troops Allied dominance in the region |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:Western_Desert_Campaign |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Operation_Compass
gptkb:Battle_of_Tobruk gptkb:Battle_of_Sidi_Barrani |
| gptkbp:primary_source |
gptkb:Historical_accounts
Military reports |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Battle_of_El_Alamein
gptkb:North_African_Campaign |
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic victory for the Allies
Decisive battle in North Africa Disruption of Italian forces in North Africa Prevented Axis advance into Egypt |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
gptkb:Capture_of_Beda_Fomm
Control of supply routes Impact on Axis powers' strategy Military strategy reviews Disruption of Axis operations Control of Cyrenaica Control of North Africa Allied control of Cyrenaica Defend Egypt Allied dominance in North Africa Capture of Italian positions in Libya Control of the Libyan desert Long-term effects on the war in North Africa |
| gptkbp:supports |
gptkb:military_base
Approximately 30,000 troops |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Mobile warfare
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| gptkbp:type |
encounter battle
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Dry and hot
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