Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_conflict
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased sectarian tensions
Political ramifications in Iraq |
| gptkbp:casualties |
High civilian casualties
|
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Iraqi_government_forces
gptkb:Mahdi_Army |
| gptkbp:date |
March 2008
|
| gptkbp:duration |
April 2008
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:U._S._invasion_of_Iraq
Post-Saddam Iraq Political instability in Iraq Rise of sectarian violence Formation of the Mahdi Army |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Sadr City
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Humanitarian crisis
Shift in U. S. military strategy Increased U. S. troop presence Strengthening of Shiite militias |
| gptkbp:international_response |
Condemnation of violence
|
| gptkbp:key_event |
Increased security measures
International diplomatic efforts Media portrayal of the conflict Humanitarian aid initiatives Legacy of the battle in military history Impact on U. S.-Iraq relations Ceasefire negotiations U. S. offensive operations Final assault in April 2008 Initial clashes in March 2008 Long-term effects on Iraqi society Political discussions on militia disarmament Public protests against violence Rebuilding efforts post-conflict Withdrawal of Mahdi Army forces |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Muqtada_al-Sadr
U. S. military commanders |
| gptkbp:location |
Sadr City, Baghdad, Iraq
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive media coverage
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Iraq_War
|
| gptkbp:result |
Coalition victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Major urban combat
|
| gptkbp:strategy |
Urban warfare
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
Air support
Use of heavy artillery Sniper operations House-to-house fighting |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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