Battle of Catumbela

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Angolan_Civil_War
gptkbp:aftermath Increased MPLA control in Angola
gptkbp:casualties High casualties on both sides
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:MPLA
gptkb:UNITA
gptkbp:commander MPLA Commander
UNITA Commander
gptkbp:date gptkb:1975
gptkbp:duration Several days
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Luanda
gptkbp:historical_context Cold War influence in Africa
gptkbp:historical_significance Influenced future conflicts in Angola
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Catumbela
gptkbp:involved_countries gptkb:Angola
gptkb:Cuba
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:South_Africa
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:key_event Documentary evidence
Cultural representations
Formation of alliances
Humanitarian issues
Refugee crisis
Survivor accounts
Historical interpretations
Military reports
Impact on regional politics
Political ramifications
Lessons learned from the battle
Military strategies employed
Analysis of tactics used
International reactions
Commemoration of the battle
Post-battle assessments
Post-battle negotiations
Military alliances formed
Civilian impact
International involvement
Logistical challenges faced
Diplomatic efforts post-battle
Counterattacks by UNITA
Initial assaults by MPLA
Long-term effects on Angola's stability
gptkbp:legacy Part of the larger narrative of the Angolan Civil War
gptkbp:location Catumbela, Angola
gptkbp:media_coverage Limited international media coverage
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:political_movement
Conventional warfare
gptkbp:outcome MPLA dominance in Angola
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Angolan_Civil_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Quifangondo
gptkbp:result gptkb:Victory_for_MPLA
gptkbp:significance Strategic victory in the Angolan Civil War
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of coastal access
gptkbp:type Land battle