Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Falklands_War
gptkb:Battle_of_the_San_Carlos_River |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Consolidation of British control over the Falklands
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| gptkbp:analysis |
Military analysts study the battle for lessons learned
|
| gptkbp:awards |
British soldiers received awards for bravery
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
Argentinian casualties: 20 killed
British casualties: 2 killed |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Argentina
gptkb:United_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:commander |
Argentinian: Brigadier General Omar Actis
British: Major General Jeremy Moore |
| gptkbp:communication |
Effective communication among British forces
|
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Referenced in documentaries and films
|
| gptkbp:date |
April 2, 1982
|
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Impact on UK-Argentina relations post-war
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| gptkbp:duration |
1 day
|
| gptkbp:enemy |
Argentinian positions were well-fortified
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Mount_Tumbledown
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| gptkbp:has_ability |
British reinforcements arrived during the battle
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the UK-Argentina dispute over the Falklands
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Documents related to the battle are preserved in archives
|
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
Documented in military history books
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Part of the larger conflict over the Falkland Islands
Considered a pivotal moment in the Falklands War |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Wireless Ridge
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| gptkbp:intelligence |
British intelligence was superior
Argentinian intelligence failures contributed to defeat |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Memorials for fallen soldiers
Anniversaries of the battle are observed |
| gptkbp:landscape |
Hilly and rugged
|
| gptkbp:location |
Wireless Ridge, Falkland Islands
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| gptkbp:logistics |
British forces had better supply lines
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive media coverage during the conflict
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| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:Argentine_12th_Infantry_Regiment
gptkb:2nd_Battalion,_Parachute_Regiment Veterans of the battle share their experiences |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Influenced future British military operations
Lessons from the battle influenced military exercises |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of modern military technology by British forces
|
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
Royal Navy involvement
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Falklands_War
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Goose_Green
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| gptkbp:result |
British victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic position in the Falklands War
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the high ground
Strategic analysis conducted post-battle Argentinian forces made tactical errors Capture of Wireless Ridge was a key objective |
| gptkbp:supports |
British naval air support
Post-battle debriefing conducted by British command |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Infantry assault
|
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
British forces achieved tactical surprise
|
| gptkbp:training |
British troops were well-trained for the operation
|
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Cold and windy
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