Battle of Mymensingh

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:after_action_report Documented by military historians
gptkbp:aftermath Increased support for independence
gptkbp:casualties High for both sides
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Bangladesh
gptkb:Pakistan
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Lieutenant_General_A._A._K._Niazi
gptkb:Major_General_Khaled_Mosharraf
gptkbp:commemorated_by Memorials in Bangladesh
gptkbp:cultural_impact Public memorials
Inspiration for songs
Inspiration for films
Literature about the war
Art depicting the battle
gptkbp:date 1971-11-10
gptkbp:duration One day
gptkbp:followed_by Battle of Kamalpur
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the Bangladesh Liberation War
gptkbp:historical_significance Turning point in the war
Demonstrated effectiveness of guerrilla warfare
Boosted morale for independence fighters
Highlighted international involvement
Influenced post-war politics in Bangladesh
Led to recognition of Bangladesh as a nation
Showcased unity among freedom fighters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Mymensingh
gptkbp:influenced_by International support for Bangladesh
gptkbp:involved Guerrilla tactics
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:Pakistani_Army
gptkb:Bangladesh_Army
gptkbp:key_event Counterattacks
Surrender of Pakistani forces
Initial assaults
Final push
gptkbp:legacy Symbol of resistance
gptkbp:location gptkb:Mymensingh,_Bangladesh
gptkbp:media_coverage International media attention
Extensive coverage in local media
gptkbp:notable_figures Freedom fighters
gptkbp:outcome Liberation of Mymensingh
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Bangladesh_Liberation_War
gptkbp:preceded_by Battle of Sylhet
gptkbp:result Bangladeshi victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic victory for Bangladesh
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Mymensingh region
gptkbp:tactics_used Ambushes
Psychological warfare
Flanking maneuvers
Night operations
Artillery support
gptkbp:type urban warfare
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:siege_of_Dhaka
gptkb:Mukti_Bahini_insurgency
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8