Battle of Soissons

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath fall of Roman rule in Gaul
shift in the balance of power in WWI
gptkbp:air_support air superiority achieved
gptkbp:armament heavy artillery bombardment
gptkbp:casualties approximately 30,000
minimal losses for the Franks
significant losses for the Romans
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:German_Empire
gptkb:Romans
gptkb:Allies
Franks
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_John_J._Pershing
gptkb:General_Erich_von_Ludendorff
gptkbp:commemoration conducted by historical societies
memorials in France
gptkbp:communication utilized radio technology
gptkbp:consequences influenced post-war treaties
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
inspired later medieval legends
gptkbp:date July 18, 1918
June 18, 486
gptkbp:documentary featured in war documentaries
gptkbp:enemy approximately 50,000
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Saint-Mihiel
consolidation of Frankish power
gptkbp:has_units gptkb:French_10th_Army
gptkb:1st_Division_(United_States)
gptkbp:historical_analysis examined in military history studies
considered a turning point in European history
analyzed for its tactical innovations
compared to other battles of the era
discussed in the context of Roman decline
examined for its leadership dynamics
linked to the rise of feudalism in France
reflected in the evolution of medieval warfare
studied for its impact on Frankish culture
analyzed for its long-term consequences on European politics
contextualized within the fall of the Western Roman Empire
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:German_Spring_Offensive
decline of the Western Roman Empire
gptkbp:historical_documentation The History of the Franks
gptkbp:historical_figures gptkb:Clovis_I
gptkb:Syagrius
gptkbp:historical_impact boosted Allied morale
led to the rise of the Merovingian dynasty
gptkbp:historical_legacy depicted in art and literature
celebrated in French history
gptkbp:historical_period Early Middle Ages
gptkbp:historical_research ongoing studies in military history
gptkbp:historical_significance marked the end of Roman influence in Gaul
paved the way for later offensives
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Soissons
gptkbp:intelligence use of aerial reconnaissance
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:French_Army
gptkb:American_Expeditionary_Forces
gptkbp:legacy part of military history studies
foundation for future French kingdoms
gptkbp:location gptkb:Soissons,_France
gptkbp:logistics involved extensive supply lines
gptkbp:media_coverage reported by war correspondents
gptkbp:memorials observed in the United States
gptkbp:military_leadership gptkb:Clovis_I
gptkb:Syagrius
gptkbp:military_lessons importance of coordination
gptkbp:military_service limited use of cavalry
gptkbp:military_strategy trench warfare
flanking maneuvers
use of alliances
gptkbp:notable_mission demonstrated effectiveness of American troops
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:Clovis_I
gptkb:Syagrius
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:none
gptkbp:outcome decisive victory for the Franks
Allied forces advanced
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_I
Frankish expansion
gptkbp:political_impact shift in power from Romans to Franks
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Catalaunian_Plains
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Marne
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Chronicle_of_Fredegar
gptkb:Gregory_of_Tours
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Orleans
gptkb:Battle_of_Vouillé
gptkbp:result Allied victory
Frankish victory
gptkbp:significance established Frankish dominance in Gaul
part of the Second Battle of the Marne
gptkbp:strategic_goals gptkb:capture_of_Soissons
Allied lines strengthened
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of northern Gaul
gptkbp:tactics_used gptkb:cavalry_charges
combined arms warfare
infantry formations
gptkbp:terrain rural and urban areas
gptkbp:type gptkb:historical_events
gptkbp:veterans surviving soldiers honored
gptkbp:weather_conditions hot summer weather
gptkbp:writer numerous historical accounts
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:John_J._Pershing
gptkb:Habsburg_dynasty
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4