Statements (87)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
U. S. military reforms
Increased American military cooperation |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Axis approximately 5,000
U. S. approximately 10,000 Approximately 10,000 American casualties Approximately 5,000 Axis casualties |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Italy gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commanded |
Criticized after battle
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| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Lloyd_Fredendall
gptkb:Field_Marshal_Erwin_Rommel |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Led to reevaluation of U. S. tactics
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| gptkbp:date |
February 19–25, 1943
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| gptkbp:doctrine |
Shift towards more aggressive tactics
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| gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:German_Afrika_Korps
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| gptkbp:engagements |
Heavy infantry fighting
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_El_Guettar
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Examined in military studies
Studied in military academies |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:North_African_Campaign
Part of the North African Campaign |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced future U. S. military strategy
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
First major defeat for U. S. forces in WWII
Highlighted weaknesses in American forces |
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Battle of Kasserine Pass
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| gptkbp:intelligence |
U. S. intelligence underestimated Axis strength
Poor reconnaissance by American forces |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Remembered in military history
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| gptkbp:landscape |
gptkb:mountain
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| gptkbp:leadership |
General Eisenhower took command after
Rommel's leadership was pivotal |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Remembered as a learning experience.
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Tunisia
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| gptkbp:logistics |
Supply chain problems for American troops
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Covered by war correspondents
Limited coverage during the battle |
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:5th_Panzer_Army
gptkb:II_Corps Underestimated enemy capabilities Fought in difficult terrain Gained experience for future battles Improved training post-battle Lacked experience in desert warfare Retreated to reorganize Struggled with logistics Underprepared for the battle Primarily inexperienced troops |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Defensive battle
Arrived after initial defeat Emphasized need for better coordination |
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
Utilized superior tactics
Achieved tactical surprise Maintained momentum after victory Utilized tanks effectively |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Medenine
Importance of combined arms operations |
| gptkbp:notable_operations |
gptkb:Operation_Husky
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| gptkbp:outcome |
U. S. forces retreated
Influenced future American military strategy |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Operation_Torch
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
Negative impact on U. S. morale
Criticism of American leadership |
| gptkbp:result |
Axis victory
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| gptkbp:semi_major_axis |
Utilized air support
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| gptkbp:significance |
First major battle between U. S. and Axis forces in North Africa
First major battle between American and Axis forces in North Africa |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the Kasserine Pass
Delayed Allied advance in North Africa Reevaluation of American tactics Control of supply routes in North Africa |
| gptkbp:supports |
Limited air support for American forces
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| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:Blitzkrieg
Defensive positions Flanking maneuvers by Axis forces Encirclement of U. S. forces Defensive positions by American forces |
| gptkbp:tank_mates |
Significant tank engagements
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Harsh winter conditions
Cold and rainy |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_El_Alamein
gptkb:North_African_Campaign gptkb:Erwin_Rommel gptkb:George_S._Patton |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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