Statements (231)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
2
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Boosted Allied morale
Strengthened Allied cooperation Axis retreat from Egypt Allied advance into North Africa Impact on German strategy Increased support for the Allies Allied control of North Africa Preparation for Operation Torch Allied forces advanced into Libya Axis forces retreated to Tunisia Increased Allied presence in North Africa preparation for the Italian Campaign increased supply lines for Allies |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Operation_Crusader
gptkb:Operation_Battleaxe gptkb:Operation_Bertram |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Approximately 70,000
approximately 70,000 Approximately 13,500 Approximately 13,500 Allied casualties Approximately 70,000 Axis casualties Allied casualties approximately 13,500 Axis casualties approximately 59,000 |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Allied_Forces
gptkb:Axis_Powers gptkb:Axis_forces gptkb:Allied_forces |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Axis_powers
gptkb:Allies |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Bernard_Montgomery
gptkb:Erwin_Rommel |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired films and literature
subject of documentaries taught in military academies commemorated in military history remembered in memorials and monuments |
| gptkbp:date |
gptkb:1942
July 1, 1942 October 23, 1942 November 11, 1942 November 10, 1942 |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
Books and films
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| gptkbp:duration |
October 23, 1942 to November 11, 1942
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Tunisia
gptkb:Second_Battle_of_El_Alamein |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Axis_powers
gptkb:Allied_forces October 23, 1942 November 11, 1942 October 23 and November 11, 1942 |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
demonstrated effectiveness of combined arms
considered a decisive battle exposed weaknesses in Axis strategy highlighted leadership of Montgomery showcased importance of logistics |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Operation_Crusader
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Mediterranean_Sea gptkb:Battle_of_the_Nile gptkb:Battle_of_El_Agheila gptkb:Battle_of_Medenine gptkb:Battle_of_the_North_African_Campaign gptkb:Operation_Torch gptkb:Battle_of_the_Western_Desert gptkb:Battle_of_the_Atlantic gptkb:Battle_of_the_Alamein_Line gptkb:Battle_of_the_Mediterranean gptkb:North_African_Campaign gptkb:Battle_of_the_Mareth_Line gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gulf_of_Sirte gptkb:Battle_of_the_Libyan_Desert gptkb:Battle_of_Gazala gptkb:Battle_of_Kasserine_Pass gptkb:Battle_of_Tunisia gptkb:Operation_Lightfoot gptkb:Siege_of_Tobruk gptkb:Battle_of_the_North_African_Front gptkb:Battle_of_Alamein gptkb:Battle_of_the_Western_Desert_Campaign gptkb:Battle_of_the_North_African_Battles gptkb:Battle_of_the_North_African_Theater gptkb:Battle_of_the_Western_Desert_Offensive Part of the Western Desert Campaign Battle of the Second World War Battle of the Mediterranean Front Battle of the North African Campaigns Battle of the North African Operations Battle of the Western Desert Campaigns |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:Second_Battle_of_El_Alamein
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Boosted Allied morale
boosted Allied morale Led to the eventual Allied invasion of Italy Increased support for the Allies from neutral countries Halted Axis expansion in North Africa Signaled the decline of Axis powers in North Africa halted Axis expansion in North Africa |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Boosted Allied morale
Influenced future military strategies Involved the use of armored divisions Showcased the importance of logistics in warfare Demonstrated effectiveness of combined arms operations Involved the use of communication systems Involved the use of strategic planning Involved the use of supply lines Led to the eventual Allied invasion of Italy Marked the beginning of the end for Axis powers in North Africa Involved the use of intelligence and reconnaissance Halted Axis advance in Africa Involved extensive use of deception tactics Involved significant naval support Involved significant use of air power Involved the use of adaptability and flexibility Involved the use of battlefield management Involved the use of command and control systems Involved the use of deception and misdirection Involved the use of engineering units Involved the use of experience and lessons learned Involved the use of infantry divisions Involved the use of leadership and command. Involved the use of logistics and supply chains Involved the use of medical support Involved the use of mines and obstacles Involved the use of morale and motivation Involved the use of operational planning Involved the use of psychological operations Involved the use of research and development Involved the use of resilience and determination Involved the use of tactical planning Involved the use of technology and innovation Involved the use of training and education Involved the use of training and preparation Involved cooperation between British and Commonwealth forces Involved the use of propaganda and information warfare |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of El Alamein
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Post-war military doctrine
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Intelligence and reconnaissance
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| gptkbp:inspired |
Military studies and analyses
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| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:British_Eighth_Army
gptkb:German_Afrika_Korps Italian troops |
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
Military academies worldwide
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Various memorials and museums
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| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
Air support
Artillery bombardment Tank warfare |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:British_Eighth_Army
gptkb:German_Afrika_Korps |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
Historians as a pivotal battle
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| gptkbp:landscape |
Desert terrain
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future military strategies
Cultural references in media Studied in military academies worldwide Commemoration in military history Influence on future battles Study in military strategy Symbol of Allied strength Considered one of the decisive battles of WWII Montgomery became a prominent military figure Rommel's reputation was affected |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:El_Alamein
El Alamein, Egypt |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:Operation_Lightfoot
gptkb:Operation_Supercharge Intelligence gathering Concentration of forces Logistical planning Combined arms approach Use of deception operations |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Cauldron
gptkb:Breakthrough_at_El_Alamein gptkb:Operation_Bertram gptkb:Operation_Lightfoot gptkb:Operation_Supercharge Final assault on Axis positions |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
Use of deception tactics
Coordination between ground and air forces Impact on subsequent battles in the Mediterranean theater High level of planning and logistics Use of mines and obstacles |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
gptkb:1942
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Allied victory
Axis retreat Axis retreat from Egypt |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:North_African_Campaign |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:First_Battle_of_El_Alamein
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| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
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| gptkbp:resulted_in |
Axis retreat
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| gptkbp:significance |
turning point in World War II
Turning point in North African campaign Turning point in the North African campaign Allied morale Turning point in North African Campaign |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the Suez Canal
Access to Middle Eastern oil supplies Access to Middle Eastern oil fields control of the Suez Canal To secure the Suez Canal To halt Axis advance into Egypt To protect Middle Eastern oil supplies |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:Second_Battle_of_El_Alamein
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| gptkbp:tactics |
Combined arms tactics
Flanking maneuvers defensive positions Defensive and offensive operations Combined arms operations Defensive positions Artillery bombardment Tank warfare Defensive positions by Allies Flanking maneuvers by Allies Air superiority by Allies Armor and infantry coordination by Allies Supply line disruption by Allies Use of mines by Allies |
| gptkbp:technology |
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:military_unit Armored vehicles Radio communication tanks Artillery pieces Supply trucks air support Field hospitals Logistics and supply chains Land mines Tanks and aircraft Infantry tactics Anti-tank weapons |