Statements (97)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Casablanca
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| gptkbp:activities |
Documented by military historians
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Established Allied foothold in North Africa
Led to the establishment of Allied control in Morocco |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Approximately 1,000 Allied casualties
Allied forces: 1,000 Vichy French forces: 1,500 Approximately 1,500 Vichy French casualties |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Allied_forces
gptkb:Monarch |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_George_S._Patton
gptkb:General_Henri_Giraud |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Commemorated in memorials
Influenced war literature Influenced films about World War II Inspired military strategy discussions |
| gptkbp:date |
November 8, 1942
|
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Involved negotiations with Free French leaders
|
| gptkbp:duration |
November 8, 1942 to November 16, 1942
November 8 to November 16, 1942 |
| gptkbp:election_year |
Strengthened Allied control in North Africa
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Oran
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the North African Campaign
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Declassified military reports
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Shifted control of North Africa to Allies
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced future Allied operations in the Mediterranean
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Demonstrated the effectiveness of combined operations
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Casablanca
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Subsequent Allied operations in North Africa
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Previous amphibious assaults
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| gptkbp:intelligence |
Utilized reconnaissance missions
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| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Free_French_Forces gptkb:starship gptkb:Vichy_French_Navy |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Military historians
In military history |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
Use of landing craft
Use of naval artillery Use of air cover |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:British_Royal_Navy
gptkb:French_Navy gptkb:Free_French_forces gptkb:battle Land, air, and naval forces Moroccan troops |
| gptkbp:key_event |
gptkb:Capture_of_Casablanca
Landing at Fedala Resistance from Vichy French forces |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Casablanca,_Morocco
|
| gptkbp:logistics |
Involved extensive supply chain management
|
| gptkbp:media_appearances |
Featured in various documentaries
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Combined arms operations
Use of reconnaissance missions Combined arms approach Securing supply lines Rapid troop movements Establishing air superiority Use of deception tactics Joint operations between air and naval forces Establishing supply lines Included naval bombardments Seizing key ports Coordinated attacks from land and sea Intelligence gathering prior to the assault Logistical planning for troop deployment Psychological warfare against Vichy forces Utilization of local support |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Used aircraft carriers
Used destroyers Used landing craft Used submarines |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Tunis
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Atlantic gptkb:Battle_of_Kasserine_Pass gptkb:Battle_of_Algiers |
| gptkbp:notable_operations |
gptkb:Operation_Torch
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
gptkb:Control_of_Casablanca_by_Allied_forces
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Operation_Torch
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| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Operation_Gymnast
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| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Operation_Husky
gptkb:Operation_Overlord |
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
First major Allied amphibious operation in the European-North African theater
First major Allied amphibious operation in North Africa |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Secured a base for further operations in North Africa
Defeat Axis powers in North Africa Prepare for invasion of Europe Establish a foothold in North Africa Support the British in Egypt |
| gptkbp:supports |
Provided by the United States Army Air Forces
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| gptkbp:tactics |
Naval bombardment
Air superiority operations Amphibious landings |