Statements (327)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
territorial changes
influence on European politics increased military casualties long-term psychological effects impact on international relations influence on peace treaties psychological impact on soldiers changes in military leadership development of war memorials increased interest in military history commemoration of the dead historical studies and research increased military fortifications increased French military morale significant German losses cultural memory in France increased French morale increased military spending in France influence on World War II strategies impact on Franco-German relations German strategic failure increased military fortifications in France influence on French military policy reconstruction of Verdun |
| gptkbp:allies |
gptkb:German_Army
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| gptkbp:artistic_vision |
films and documentaries
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| gptkbp:casualties |
700,000
hundreds of thousands approximately 700,000 approximately 700,000 total |
| gptkbp:combat_role |
gptkb:Verdun-sur-Meuse
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| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:France
gptkb:Germany |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Philippe_Pétain
gptkb:General_Philippe_Pétain gptkb:General_Erich_von_Manstein gptkb:General_Erich_von_Falkenhayn gptkb:Erich_von_Falkenhayn |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
annual ceremonies
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| gptkbp:commemoration |
annual ceremonies
annual remembrance ceremonies annually observed in France |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Commemoration in memorials
inspired literature and art Inspiration for literature |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:films gptkb:poetry gptkb:artworks gptkb:novels in literature and film featured in art exhibitions referenced in art referenced in films referenced in songs and poems referenced in documentaries referenced in poetry referenced in novels inspired songs and poetry depicted in novels |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
gptkb:art
gptkb:literature gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:date |
1916
1945 December 18, 1916 February 21, 1916 |
| gptkbp:defense |
gptkb:Fort_Vaux
gptkb:Fort_Douaumont |
| gptkbp:duration |
several months
302 days February 21, 1916 -December 18, 1916 February 21, 1916 to December 18, 1916 |
| gptkbp:end_date |
December 18, 1916
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
destruction of landscape
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
“ They shall not pass”
They shall not pass |
| gptkbp:film |
' The Battle of Verdun' (1930)
' Verdun: Visions of History' (2007) |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Liberation_of_France
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| gptkbp:fortifications |
gptkb:Fort_Vaux
gptkb:Fort_Douaumont |
| gptkbp:french_counter-offensive |
gptkb:Operation_Verdun
|
| gptkbp:french_defense |
“ The French Army will hold Verdun”
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| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
gptkb:Meuse_River
gptkb:Argonne_Forest Verdun region |
| gptkbp:german_offensive |
gptkb:Operation_Gericht
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
considered a turning point in the war
studied in military academies studied in military history impact on French military strategy studied for its military tactics studied for military strategy considered a turning point in WWI examined for psychological impact on soldiers studied for its strategic lessons impact on German military strategy examined for its psychological impact |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:Western_Front gptkb:nationalism military alliances trench warfare post-war reconstruction efforts French defensive strategy total war destruction of infrastructure part of the Western Front impact on European politics part of the larger Battle of the Somme impact on civilian population commemoration of veterans significant for both sides involved trench warfare industrial warfare influenced by trench warfare involved extensive use of artillery bombardments marked by high levels of attrition occurred during a stalemate on the Western Front reflected the horrors of World War I involved high levels of attrition occurred during a stalemate German offensive strategy 1916 military campaigns French and British cooperation military alliances in World War I refugee crisis in France trench warfare in World War I |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
impact on morale
legacy in military history impact on German strategy interpretations of victory interpretations of military leadership impact on French morale effect on the war's outcome |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
government communications
letters from soldiers battlefield reports |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced future military strategies
Influenced future military strategies symbol of French national determination one of the longest battles in history Part of the larger Western Front |
| gptkbp:historical_records |
commemorated in French culture
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
symbol of French national determination
one of the longest battles in history symbol of French determination one of the bloodiest battles in history symbol of French resilience symbol of the Western Front strategic location in France one of the key battles of World War I marked a turning point in WWI |
| gptkbp:historical_site |
battlefield tours available
memorial parks established preserved trenches and bunkers |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Verdun
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| gptkbp:impact |
heroic narratives
psychological trauma high casualty rates displacement of local population displaced population trauma on soldiers |
| gptkbp:initial_attack_date |
February 21, 1916
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| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:French_Army
gptkb:German_Army |
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:France
gptkb:Germany |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:French_Army
gptkb:German_Army |
| gptkbp:involved_technology |
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:artillery tanks |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Fictional War
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| gptkbp:key_event |
significant loss of life
influence on future conflicts high civilian casualties impact on morale impact on international relations influence on military education legacy in military history strategic stalemate development of modern warfare tactics use of poison gas commemoration in popular culture introduction of new military tactics long-term effects on military strategy role in shaping military alliances impact on veteran affairs historical memory in France French counterattacks impact on French military doctrine German offensive in 1916 capture and recapture of forts influence on German military strategy role in shaping European borders post-war |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future military strategies
remains a symbol of sacrifice inspired documentaries and films commemorated annually influenced future military tactics studied in military academies influenced future military engagements led to changes in military doctrine remains a symbol of French resilience influenced public perception of war influenced post-war politics remains a symbol of endurance commemorated in poetry remains a topic of historical research part of French military history shaped French military doctrine remains a key event in military history commemorated annually in France serves as a reminder of the cost of conflict shaped French national identity symbolizes the horrors of war remains a point of reference in discussions of warfare influenced European military history remains a site of pilgrimage for veterans |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Verdun,_France
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| gptkbp:logistics |
supply lines
reinforcements |
| gptkbp:memorials |
gptkb:Verdun_Memorial
gptkb:Douaumont_Ossuary |
| gptkbp:military_leadership |
gptkb:French_High_Command
gptkb:German_High_Command |
| gptkbp:military_lessons |
importance of logistics
significance of fortifications need for troop morale |
| gptkbp:military_operations |
gptkb:Operation_Gericht
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| gptkbp:military_outcome |
stalemate
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:Defense
trench warfare defensive positions artillery bombardment use of artillery counter-offensive operations counter-offensives supply line management use of machine guns use of trenches use of gas warfare |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
gptkb:artillery
gptkb:Poison Machine guns machine guns trench warfare artillery bombardment use of artillery use of machine guns |
| gptkbp:military_unit |
gptkb:French_Army
gptkb:German_Army |
| gptkbp:mood |
high casualties affected troop morale
symbol of national pride for France |
| gptkbp:narrative |
documentaries and films
various historians' accounts first-hand accounts from veterans |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Passchendaele
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme gptkb:Second_Battle_of_Ypres influenced tactics in World War II set precedents for trench warfare |
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:French_Army
gptkb:General_Philippe_Pétain gptkb:General_Erich_von_Falkenhayn |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
the use of heavy artillery
the phrase ' They shall not pass' the phrase ' They shall not pass' (Ils ne passeront pas) the ' They shall not pass' slogan the Battle of the Somme connection the introduction of flamethrowers the use of poison gas |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Philippe_Pétain
gptkb:General_Philippe_Pétain gptkb:General_Erich_von_Falkenhayn gptkb:Erich_von_Falkenhayn |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
' The French will hold Verdun' (Pétain)
' We will bleed France white' (Falkenhayn) |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
1916
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| gptkbp:outcome |
territorial gains for Allies
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II |
| gptkbp:political_ideology |
used for morale boosting
|
| gptkbp:political_impact |
influenced French politics post-war
increased French nationalism |
| gptkbp:post_war_career |
influenced post-war treaties
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Bulge
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| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
French victory |
| gptkbp:significance |
one of the longest battles in World War I
symbol of French national determination one of the longest battles in WWI one of the largest battles in World War II Symbol of French determination |
| gptkbp:start_date |
February 21, 1916
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| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
capture of Verdun
inflict maximum casualties on the French |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
defense of France
Defensive position for France |
| gptkbp:strategy |
attrition warfare
|
| gptkbp:symbol |
French national determination
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
French national determination
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| gptkbp:tactics |
attrition warfare
trench warfare counterattacks defensive positions supply lines counter-offensives supply lines management |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
defensive strategies
counter-offensive operations supply line management Attrition warfare |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
harsh winter conditions
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| gptkbp:writings |
' The Verdun Affair' by various authors
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| gptkbp:year |
1916
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:European_Theater
gptkb:Axis_Powers gptkb:British gptkb:Allied_Powers gptkb:France gptkb:Erwin_Rommel gptkb:Battle_of_Guadalcanal |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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