Battle of Hannut

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_the_Dyle
gptkbp:aftermath Belgian retreat
gptkbp:casualties high for both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Belgium
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Henri_Giraud
gptkb:General_Erich_von_Manstein
gptkbp:community_impact Belgium's surrender
gptkbp:conflict gain of territory for Germany
loss of territory for Belgium
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature
inspired films
inspired documentaries
gptkbp:date May 12, 1940
gptkbp:duration 2 days
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Dunkirk
gptkbp:historical_analysis analyzed in military studies
examined in military strategy courses
reviewed in documentaries
debated in academic journals
discussed in war history books
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:German_invasion_of_Belgium
gptkbp:historical_debate lessons learned for future conflicts
impact on civilian population
strategic mistakes made
effectiveness of Belgian defense
role of Allied forces
gptkbp:historical_significance early success for Germany
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Hannut
gptkbp:intelligence reconnaissance missions
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:Belgian_Army
gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in memorials in Belgium
gptkbp:landscape open fields
gptkbp:legacy influenced future battles in WWII
gptkbp:location gptkb:Belgium
gptkbp:logistics supply lines
gptkbp:military_strategy encirclement
gptkbp:military_technology gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:military_unit
tanks
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_France
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Netherlands
gptkbp:outcome disruption of Belgian defenses
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Gembloux
gptkbp:result German victory
gptkbp:significance part of the Battle of France
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of the Meuse River
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:blitzkrieg
gptkbp:weather_conditions clear skies