Battle of Tal Afar

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military conflict
gptkbp:aftermath increased sectarian violence
gptkbp:casualties significant civilian casualties
gptkbp:characterizedBy intense fighting
house-to-house combat
use of heavy artillery
improvised explosive devices
sniper activity
gptkbp:date August 2005
gptkbp:duration approximately 2 weeks
gptkbp:followedBy Operation Restoring Rights
gptkbp:goal eliminate insurgent presence
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Tal Afar
gptkbp:influencedBy local tribal leaders
gptkbp:involved gptkb:Iraqi_police
community engagement
local population
intelligence sharing
security assessments
airstrikes
education programs
logistical support
cultural preservation efforts
intelligence operations
reconstruction efforts
counterinsurgency operations
diplomatic efforts
psychological operations
youth engagement programs
media relations
ground troops
political negotiations
community policing initiatives
humanitarian aid efforts
women's empowerment initiatives
medical evacuations
community resilience programs
economic development projects
special operations forces
military advisors
civil affairs operations
surveillance drones
local governance initiatives
training_of_Iraqi_forces
gptkbp:ledTo gptkb:General_John_Abizaid
displacement of civilians
gptkbp:location gptkb:Tal_Afar,_Iraq
gptkbp:notableFigures gptkb:Colonel_H.R._McMaster
gptkbp:outcome reestablishment of government control
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkbp:precededBy gptkb:Battle_of_Fallujah
gptkbp:reportsTo international media
gptkbp:result Coalition victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic_control_of_Tal_Afar
gptkbp:supportedBy coalition forces
gptkbp:supportRole gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Iraqi_Army
Iraqi_insurgents
gptkbp:tactics urban warfare
clear, hold, build