Statements (136)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Uhlans
gptkb:Polish_cavalry |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Polish forces retreated
Led to the occupation of Poland by Germany |
| gptkbp:analysis |
Critiqued for tactical decisions by Polish commanders
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
Polish cavalry traditions
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| gptkbp:casualties |
High casualties on both sides
Polish casualties estimated at 1,000 German forces had fewer casualties Polish forces suffered heavy losses German casualties estimated at 300 |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Wehrmacht gptkb:Politician gptkb:Polish_Army |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Heinz_Guderian
gptkb:Major_Władysław_Krajewski gptkb:General_Tadeusz_Kutrzeba German commander Heinz Guderian Leadership of Polish forces under pressure Polish commander Władysław Anders Guderian's rapid advance strategy Kutrzeba's decision to engage in battle |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Polish forces were outnumbered
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for literature and film
Influenced Polish literature and art |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Referenced in films and literature
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| gptkbp:date |
September 1, 1939
September 1939 |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
Films about World War II
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| gptkbp:doctrine |
gptkb:Blitzkrieg_doctrine
Influenced post-war military doctrines in Poland |
| gptkbp:duration |
One day
1 day |
| gptkbp:first_introduced |
Later battles in World War II
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Bzura
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| gptkbp:highlights |
Challenges faced by Polish forces
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied in military history courses
Examined in military strategy studies |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Interpreted differently by various historians
Part of the larger conflict of World War II Part of World War II Part of the German invasion of Poland Part of the broader conflict in Europe |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Debate over tactics used by both sides
Debated among historians regarding its significance Effectiveness of Polish cavalry |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Documented in military archives
Featured in documentaries about WWII. Documented in various military history books |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Remembered in Polish history
Remembered in Polish history as a symbol of bravery |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Demonstrated the effectiveness of Blitzkrieg tactics
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Marked the beginning of World War II in Europe
Demonstrated early German tactics Showed the vulnerability of traditional cavalry in modern warfare |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Krojanty
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Influenced future military engagements in WWII
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| gptkbp:influence |
Impact on Polish national identity
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Subsequent Polish military strategies
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
German Blitzkrieg tactics
Previous conflicts in Europe |
| gptkbp:inspired |
Cultural references in Poland
|
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
Military historians
Military history studies |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Memorials in Poland
In Polish military history |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
Rapid German advances
|
| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
Academic journals on military history
Books on Polish history |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
Documentaries about World War II
Cavalry vs. armored warfare |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
civilians in the area
Cavalry charges against tanks Artillery support from Polish forces Heavy fighting in the area |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
Heroic efforts of Polish soldiers
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
German campaign in Poland
|
| gptkbp:led_to |
Changes in military doctrine
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future military strategies
Symbol of Polish resistance Studied in military history for its tactics |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Krojanty,_Poland
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| gptkbp:media |
Documented in various historical accounts
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Reported by international press
Limited due to the rapid nature of the invasion |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Combined arms approach
Engagement between Polish cavalry and German infantry Engagement that set the tone for the war in Europe. |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of radio communication
Cavalry units used by the Poles Use of tanks by the Germans |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Narratives shaped by post-war perspectives
Part of the larger narrative of Polish resistance |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Vistula_River
gptkb:Battle_of_Bzura gptkb:Battle_of_Mokra gptkb:Battle_of_Westerplatte Analyzed for lessons in modern warfare Lessons learned for future Polish military strategy |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
First large-scale use of tanks in warfare
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
Cavalry charges against tanks
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Polish retreat
Demonstrated the effectiveness of Blitzkrieg tactics |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:Invasion_of_Poland |
| gptkbp:participants |
gptkb:Cavalry_Brigade_of_the_Polish_Army
gptkb:German_20th_Motorized_Division |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Invasion_of_Poland
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| gptkbp:primary_source |
Eyewitness accounts
Historical books and documentaries German military archives Military reports from the Polish Army |
| gptkbp:result |
German victory
|
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
Loss of Polish territory
Occupation of Poland by Germany |
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:First_battle_of_the_invasion_of_Poland
Polish national identity First major battle of the invasion |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the region
Defend against German invasion Opening phase of World War II in Europe German overconfidence in initial engagements Polish underestimation of German capabilities |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Use of cavalry by Polish forces
Use of tanks by German forces Polish cavalry charge against German tanks Use of cavalry against armored units |
| gptkbp:takes_place_in |
gptkb:German_invasion_of_Poland
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| gptkbp:type |
ground battle
cavalry battle |
| gptkbp:was_a_response_to |
German aggression in Europe
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| gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for |
Polish military tactics.
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| gptkbp:was_marked_by |
Beginning of large-scale conflict in Europe
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