Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Boosted Allied morale
Significant losses for Axis forces Allied control of North Africa Strategic repositioning of Axis forces Led to increased Allied operations in the Mediterranean |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Approximately 70,000
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Axis_powers
gptkb:Allies |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Bernard_Montgomery
gptkb:Erwin_Rommel |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
gptkb:memorials
Anniversaries Educational programs Historical reenactments Military parades |
| gptkbp:date |
October 23, 1942
November 11, 1942 |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Tunis
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:North_African_Campaign
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Showcased the importance of logistics in warfare
Demonstrated effectiveness of combined arms operations Contributed to the eventual defeat of Axis powers in WWII Influenced future Allied strategies in Europe Marked the beginning of the end for Axis powers in North Africa |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the 50th Alamein
|
| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:British_Commonwealth_forces
gptkb:Eighth_Army gptkb:Italian_forces gptkb:German_Afrika_Korps |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Alamein,_Egypt
|
| gptkbp:media_appearances |
gptkb:Documentaries
gptkb:Films Books |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Axis retreat
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:First_Battle_of_El_Alamein
|
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Turning point in North African campaign
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the Suez Canal
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
Artillery bombardment
Tank warfare Infantry assault |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Operation_Crusader
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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