Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
End of apartheid in South Africa
Increased international attention on Angola Negotiations leading to peace accords Strengthening of MPLA government |
| gptkbp:casualties |
High casualties on both sides
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:South_African_Defence_Force
gptkb:FAPLA gptkb:Cuban_Armed_Forces gptkb:UNITA |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Portrayal in literature
Portrayal in film Commemoration in Angola Cuban national pride |
| gptkbp:date |
1987-1988
|
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Impact on US foreign policy in Southern Africa
Influence on regional politics in Southern Africa Strengthening of Cuba-Angola relations Support for liberation movements in Southern Africa |
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 18 months
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Cold_War
|
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Role of external powers
Interpretations of victory and defeat Impact on Cold War dynamics Controversy over military tactics |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Symbol of anti-imperialist struggle
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Cuito Cuanavale
|
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:Namibia
gptkb:Angola gptkb:Cuba gptkb:South_Africa |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Fidel_Castro
gptkb:Jonas_Savimbi South African generals |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on future conflicts in Africa
Cuban military involvement in Africa MPLA's consolidation of power South African military reforms |
| gptkbp:location |
Cuito Cuanavale, Angola
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
International media attention
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Defensive operations
Offensive operations |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of artillery
Use of air support Use of armored vehicles |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Withdrawal of South African forces
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Angolan_Civil_War
|
| gptkbp:result |
Strategic victory for Angolan government
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Turning point in the Angolan Civil War
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of southern Angola
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Angolan_Civil_War
gptkb:Umkhonto_we_Sizwe |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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