Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Crete
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Allied withdrawal from Crete
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
German casualties approximately 1,000
Allied casualties approximately 4,000 |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:German_forces
gptkb:Allied_forces |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Brigadier_General_Bernard_Freyberg
Major General Friedrich-Wilhelm von Chappuis |
| gptkbp:date |
May 20, 1941
|
| gptkbp:duration |
10 days
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Chania
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
German invasion of Crete
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Influenced post-war military doctrine
Influenced post-war military tactics Demonstrated effectiveness of paratroopers Influenced Allied command decisions Demonstrated the role of deception in military strategy Affected German military planning Affected civilian populations in Crete Contributed to the fall of Crete Contributed to the legacy of World War II battles. Demonstrated need for better coordination First major airborne operation Highlighted importance of air support Impact on future Allied strategies Led to increased German confidence Led to increased resistance movements in Crete Marked a shift in German tactics Part of the larger Battle of Crete Revealed limitations of Allied intelligence Set precedent for future airborne operations Showed impact of terrain on warfare Showed importance of logistics in warfare Showed vulnerabilities of Allied forces Highlighted the impact of morale on combat effectiveness |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Maleme
|
| gptkbp:key_event |
gptkb:German_occupation_of_Crete
Capture of Maleme airfield Evacuation of Allied forces Allied counterattacks German reinforcements arrival Allied supply lines cut Destruction of Allied aircraft German air superiority established |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Crete,_Greece
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Crete
|
| gptkbp:result |
Axis victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic airfield control
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of Crete
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| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:naval_bombardment
ground assaults paratrooper drops |
| gptkbp:type |
airborne assault
|