Statements (117)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Allied control of Tobruk
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
high
approximately 25,000 |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Axis_powers
gptkb:Allies |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Erwin_Rommel
gptkb:General_Sir_Claude_Auchinleck |
| gptkbp:date |
April 10, 1941
December 27, 1941 |
| gptkbp:defense |
gptkb:Tobruk_Fortress
|
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 8 months
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
use of propaganda
use of deception tactics use of intelligence operations use of fortifications use of tanks in combat use of air superiority use of psychological warfare use of naval support use of mechanized warfare use of supply lines use of combined arms tactics use of artillery in combat use of guerilla tactics involvement of Canadian troops involvement of Australian troops involvement of British Royal Air Force involvement of British Royal Navy involvement of British troops involvement of Czechoslovak forces involvement of Free French forces involvement of German Air Force involvement of Greek forces involvement of Indian troops involvement of Italian Air Force involvement of Luftwaffe involvement of New Zealand troops involvement of Polish troops involvement of South African troops longest siege in the North African Campaign resilience of Allied forces use of anti-tank defenses use of infantry in combat use of reconnaissance units |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Second_Battle_of_El_Alamein
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:North_African_Campaign
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
boosted Allied morale
demonstrated importance of logistics delayed Axis advance highlighted role of air support influenced future battles in North Africa increased supply challenges for Axis led to further battles in North Africa |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Tobruk
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:government_agency
weather conditions logistical challenges terrain features previous battles in North Africa |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:German_forces
gptkb:Italian_Army gptkb:British_Commonwealth gptkb:Italian_forces gptkb:German_Afrika_Korps |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:books
gptkb:documentaries gptkb:films gptkb:memorial gptkb:historical_figure |
| gptkbp:legacy |
strategic assessments
military history studies tactical lessons learned veteran accounts historical significance in WWII |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Tobruk,_Libya
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:Operation_Crusader
gptkb:Operation_Battleaxe gptkb:Operation_Brevity |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
evacuations
siege tactics counteroffensives supply drops reinforcements arrival |
| gptkbp:outcome |
defense of Tobruk
Axis forces withdrew |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Siege_of_Tobruk
|
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
strategic port
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
supply route
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
siege warfare
defensive warfare counterattacks air support defensive fortifications naval support |
| gptkbp:technology |
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:military_unit gptkb:starship tanks communication equipment |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:El_Alamein
gptkb:Battle_of_the_8th_Army gptkb:Operation_Crusader gptkb:Field_Marshal_Erwin_Rommel gptkb:Battle_of_the_Western_Desert gptkb:Italo-Turkish_War gptkb:General_Sir_John_Reith gptkb:German_Afrika_Korps gptkb:Battle_of_the_Libyan_Desert gptkb:Battle_of_Gazala gptkb:Siege_of_Tobruk gptkb:Władysław_Anders gptkb:General_Richard_O'_Connor gptkb:Battle_of_the_Western_Desert_Offensive |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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