Battle of Benghazi

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_conflict
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Libyan_Civil_War
gptkb:2011_Libyan_Civil_War
gptkbp:aftermath Humanitarian crisis
Rise of militias
Civil war in Libya
Formation of the National Transitional Council
Increased instability in Libya
gptkbp:casualties High civilian casualties
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:National_Transitional_Council
Libyan government forces
gptkbp:date 2011-02-15
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Support for rebels
Condemnation of Gaddafi's actions
gptkbp:duration February 15, 2011 to February 20, 2011
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Tripoli
gptkbp:historical_significance Symbol of resistance against Gaddafi
Catalyst for international intervention
Impact on Libyan politics
Influence on Arab Spring movements
Legacy of conflict in Libya
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Benghazi
gptkbp:is_involved_in NATO intervention
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Abdel_Fattah_Younes
gptkb:Muammar_Gaddafi
gptkb:Mustafa_Abdel_Jalil
gptkbp:location gptkb:Benghazi,_Libya
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive international media coverage
gptkbp:outcome Fall of Gaddafi regime
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Libyan_Civil_War
gptkbp:preceded_by Protests in Libya
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Misrata
gptkb:Battle_of_Tobruk
gptkb:Battle_of_Zawiya
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Oil_Crescent
gptkb:Libyan_Revolution
gptkb:Battle_of_Tripoli
gptkb:Battle_of_Brega
gptkb:Battle_of_Ajdabiya
gptkb:Battle_of_Ras_Lanuf
gptkb:Battle_of_Sirte
gptkb:Battle_of_Derna
gptkbp:result Rebel victory
gptkbp:significance First major battle of the Libyan Civil War
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of eastern Libya
gptkbp:tactics Street fighting
Use of heavy artillery
Sniper operations
gptkbp:type Urban warfare