Statements (142)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
boosted Allied morale
boosted American morale increased American involvement in the war boosted morale among Allied forces contributed to the Meuse-Argonne Offensive demonstrated effectiveness of American forces increased American confidence led to further offensives in 1918 |
| gptkbp:air_support |
gptkb:Lafayette_Escadrille
gptkb:Allied_air_forces |
| gptkbp:armament |
heavy artillery
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 30,000 German
approximately 7,000 American |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Germany
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Germany
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Hermann_von_Stein
gptkb:General_John_J._Pershing |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
memorials in the United States
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature and films
commemorated in memorials remembered in military history |
| gptkbp:date |
September 12, 1918
September 12–15, 1918 September 12-15, 1918 |
| gptkbp:defense |
well-fortified positions
|
| gptkbp:duration |
3 days
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Meuse-Argonne_Offensive
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| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
gptkb:Meuse_River
gptkb:Argonne_Forest gptkb:Lorraine_region |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
considered a turning point in the war
studied for military tactics influenced post-war military strategies showcased American military capabilities |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
marked a turning point in the war
contributed to the end of World War I highlighted the importance of logistics demonstrated the effectiveness of coordinated attacks influenced post-war treaties involved the use of machine guns involved extensive use of artillery shaped modern military tactics influenced military doctrine in future conflicts involved multiple Allied nations involved the use of reconnaissance aircraft part of the larger Meuse-Argonne Campaign part of the larger Allied offensives in 1918 part of the larger conflict of World War I contributed to the reshaping of Europe post-war involved cooperation with Allied forces involved in the decline of the Central Powers involved significant logistical planning required extensive training for American troops showcased American military leadership led to the establishment of the United States as a military power marked the first use of the American flag in battle involved coordination between ground and air forces involved the use of aerial reconnaissance. involved the use of artillery spotting aircraft involved the use of communication technology involved the use of field hospitals involved the use of gas warfare involved the use of medical evacuation techniques involved the use of military intelligence involved the use of propaganda to boost morale involved the use of rail transport for troops involved the use of supply lines and logistics involved the use of tanks in combat involved the use of trucks for supply transport involved the use of war correspondents involved trench warfare tactics marked a shift in warfare technology occurred during the final months of WWI |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
part of the Hundred Days Offensive
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
influenced future military strategies
demonstrated American military capability marked the beginning of the end for German forces in WWI demonstrated effectiveness of American forces first large-scale use of tanks by the U. S. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Saint-Mihiel
|
| gptkbp:intelligence |
use of reconnaissance aircraft
|
| gptkbp:involved |
over 300,000 German troops
over 500,000 American troops |
| gptkbp:legacy |
paved the way for future American military engagements.
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Meuse_River
gptkb:Lorraine_region gptkb:Saint-Mihiel,_France |
| gptkbp:logistics |
extensive supply lines
|
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:German_Army
gptkb:United_States_Army |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
combined arms approach
|
| gptkbp:military_technology |
use of tanks
combined arms tactics use of artillery use of machine guns use of trench warfare use of aircraft artillery used tanks used aircraft used |
| gptkbp:military_unit |
gptkb:American_Expeditionary_Forces
gptkb:German_Imperial_Army |
| gptkbp:objective |
to reduce the German salient
|
| gptkbp:operations |
gptkb:Operation_Saint-Mihiel
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
disruption of German supply lines
territorial gains for Allies liberation of Saint-Mihiel |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_I
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Second_Battle_of_the_Marne
gptkb:Battle_of_Verdun |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Battle_of_Verdun
|
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:First_major_offensive_by_the_American_Expeditionary_Forces
|
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
to secure a salient in the front line
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
disruption of German supply lines
|
| gptkbp:strategy |
encirclement
offensive operations |
| gptkbp:strength |
approximately 500,000 German
approximately 600,000 American |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Battle_of_Meuse-Argonne
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
aerial reconnaissance
defensive warfare use of tanks aerial bombardment tank warfare artillery bombardment infantry assault |
| gptkbp:terrain |
hilly and wooded
hilly and wooded area |
| gptkbp:type |
offensive operation
ground battle air battle |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Meuse-Argonne
gptkb:The_Great_War gptkb:United_States_Army gptkb:Ferdinand_Foch gptkb:John_J._Pershing gptkb:General_John_J._Pershing |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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