Battle of Montgenèvre

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Italian_invasion_of_France
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthened Allied position in Italy
gptkbp:casualties High for both sides
Significant losses on both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:album
gptkb:Allies
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Mark_W._Clark
gptkb:General_Heinrich_von_Vietinghoff
Emphasized joint operations
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced local history
gptkbp:date January 7, 1945
gptkbp:duration 1 day
gptkbp:enemy gptkb:German_14th_Army
gptkbp:finale_date Lessons learned in mountain warfare
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Colmar_Pocket
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:Alps
gptkbp:historical_context Varied perspectives on victory
Part of World War II
gptkbp:historical_debate Effectiveness of mountain warfare tactics
gptkbp:historical_documentation Chronicled in military history books
gptkbp:historical_event Documented in military archives
gptkbp:historical_significance Demonstrated Allied resilience
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Montgenèvre
gptkbp:intelligence Limited due to weather
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Memorials in Montgenèvre
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:General_Pierre_Billotte
gptkb:Lieutenant_General_Lucian_Truscott
gptkbp:legacy Remembered in military history
gptkbp:local_economy Displacement of civilians
gptkbp:location gptkb:Montgenèvre,_France
gptkbp:logistics Challenging due to terrain
gptkbp:media_coverage Limited due to location
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:military_officer
gptkb:US_Army
gptkbp:military_strategy Combined arms approach
Involved extensive reconnaissance
gptkbp:military_technology Use of artillery
Use of air support
gptkbp:notable_allies gptkb:French_Expeditionary_Corps
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Anzio
gptkb:Battle_of_Monte_Cassino
Importance of logistics in mountainous terrain
gptkbp:outcome Secured supply routes
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Italian_Campaign
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Bulge
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:retirement_year Influenced NATO strategies in the Alps
gptkbp:significance Strategic position in the Alps
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of key mountain passes
Control of mountain passes
Facilitated further operations in Italy
Gained foothold in the region
gptkbp:tactics Mountain warfare
gptkbp:weather_conditions Snowy and cold