Statements (114)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_El_Alamein
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
consolidation of Allied control in Tunisia
consolidation of Allied forces preparation for the next offensive contributed to the success of the Tunisian Campaign |
| gptkbp:analysis |
analyzed in military studies
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
significant losses on both sides
Allied casualties were relatively low Axis casualties were significant Allied casualties were approximately 1,000 Axis casualties were approximately 2,000 |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Axis_powers
gptkb:Allies |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Hans-Jürgen_von_Arnim
gptkb:General_Bernard_Montgomery |
| gptkbp:communication |
effective communication among Allied forces
|
| gptkbp:consequences |
influence on post-war Europe
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced films and literature
|
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
depicted in films and literature
|
| gptkbp:date |
March 6, 1943
|
| gptkbp:doctrine |
influenced post-war military doctrine
|
| gptkbp:duration |
1 day
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_El_Guettar
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
studied in military academies
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:North_African_Campaign
part of the North African Campaign |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
debated among historians
analysis of leadership decisions impact on future military operations discussions on tactics used |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
archival records available
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
part of collective memory of WWII
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
influenced future military strategies
boosted Allied morale demonstrated Allied air superiority marked a turning point in North Africa turning point in North Africa demonstrated effectiveness of Allied air support relevant to studies of World War II tactics |
| gptkbp:home_ground |
tanks and infantry
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Medenine
|
| gptkbp:intelligence |
reconnaissance missions
effective use of reconnaissance Allied intelligence was effective |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:British_Eighth_Army
gptkb:German_Afrika_Korps |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
historical reenactments
annual remembrance ceremonies remembered in military history commemorative sites in Tunisia memorials in Tunisia |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:General_George_S._Patton
gptkb:Field_Marshal_Erwin_Rommel |
| gptkbp:landscape |
gptkb:dessert
desert terrain |
| gptkbp:legacy |
studied by historians
influenced military doctrine influenced future Allied operations |
| gptkbp:location |
Medenine, Tunisia
|
| gptkbp:logistics |
gptkb:Company
well-coordinated supply lines Allied supply lines were secure |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive reporting
extensive coverage by war correspondents covered by contemporary media |
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:military_officer gptkb:British_1st_Army gptkb:American_Army gptkb:Free_French_forces gptkb:American_forces Canadian forces |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
combined arms approach
|
| gptkbp:military_technology |
use of tanks
use of artillery use of aircraft |
| gptkbp:mood |
boosted Allied morale
diminished Axis morale |
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
strengthened Allied cooperation
weakened Axis coordination |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Tunis
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Kasserine_Pass gptkb:Battle_of_Sidi_Bou_Zid gptkb:Battle_of_Mareth_Line gptkb:Battle_of_Medjez-el-Bab |
| gptkbp:notable_operations |
gptkb:Operation_Pugilist
|
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
limited naval support
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
disruption of Axis supply lines
disrupt Axis reinforcements |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Kasserine_Pass
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
books and articles published
documents and reports exist |
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
strategic victory for Allies
delayed Axis advance |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
lessons learned for future conflicts
shifted momentum to Allies control of Tunisia defeat Axis forces in North Africa preparation for the invasion of Sicily |
| gptkbp:supports |
extensive Allied air support
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
air support
combined arms operations defensive positions artillery bombardment |
| gptkbp:technique |
use of deception tactics by Allies
|
| gptkbp:type |
defensive battle
tank battle |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
clear skies
challenging terrain favorable for operations |