Statements (50)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
battle
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gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased military presence in the region.
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gptkbp:analyzes |
Studied in military academies.
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gptkbp:casualties |
High for both sides
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gptkbp:celebrates |
War_memorials_in_India.
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gptkbp:climate |
Foggy_conditions
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gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:India
gptkb:Pakistan |
gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Lt._Gen._Harbakhsh_Singh
gptkb:Maj._Gen._Iftikhar_Khan |
gptkbp:culturalImpact |
Symbol of national pride.
Subject of documentaries. Influenced literature and films. Commemorated in songs. Inspiration for military parades. |
gptkbp:date |
December 1965
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gptkbp:duration |
4 days
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gptkbp:followedBy |
Battle of Asal Uttar
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gptkbp:historicalContext |
Part_of_the_larger_conflict_between_India_and_Pakistan.
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gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
Controversies over tactics used.
Analysis of casualty figures. Discussions on leadership decisions. Impact on civilian population. Role of international observers. |
gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Influenced future military strategies.
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Battle of Khemkaran
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gptkbp:keyEvent |
Counterattacks on December 6.
Final assaults on December 7. Initial skirmishes on December 4. Major tank engagements on December 5. |
gptkbp:landscape |
Flat agricultural land
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gptkbp:legacy |
Remembered_in_Indian_military_history.
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gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Khemkaran,_Punjab,_India
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gptkbp:mediaCoverage |
Covered by various news outlets.
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gptkbp:militaryRank |
Coordination between ground and air forces.
Importance of air support. Intelligence gathering is vital. Logistical support is crucial. Use of armored units in offensive operations. |
gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:6th_Armoured_Division_(Pakistan)
gptkb:1st_Armoured_Division_(India) |
gptkbp:outcome |
Control of Khemkaran
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gptkbp:partOf |
Second Indo-Pakistani War
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gptkbp:precededBy |
gptkb:Operation_Grand_Slam
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gptkbp:result |
Indian_victory
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gptkbp:significance |
Strategic_victory_for_India
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gptkbp:strategicGoals |
Shift in control of territory.
Control_of_the_Amritsar-Lahore_road. |
gptkbp:tactics |
Armored warfare
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gptkbp:type |
tank battle
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