Statements (66)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased coalition morale
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gptkbp:air_support |
Extensive use of air power
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
Achieved by coalition forces
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gptkbp:allies |
Included Republican Guard units
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gptkbp:casualties |
Coalition forces suffered approximately 100 casualties
Iraqi forces suffered thousands of casualties Relatively low compared to Iraq |
gptkbp:coalition |
Joint operations planning
Defend Saudi territory Included troops from 34 nations Utilized air-ground coordination |
gptkbp:combat_history |
Studied in military academies
Studied for lessons in modern warfare |
gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Saudi_Arabia
gptkb:United_States gptkb:Iraq |
gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Barry_Mc_Caffrey
gptkb:General_Khalid_bin_Sultan |
gptkbp:date |
January 29, 1991
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gptkbp:duration |
January 29, 1991 to February 1, 1991
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gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of Operation Desert Shield
Part of Operation Desert Storm |
gptkbp:historical_event |
Significant in Gulf War history
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
Demonstrated coalition resolve
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gptkbp:home_ground |
Involved armored divisions
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Battle of the Al Khafji
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gptkbp:intelligence |
Use of reconnaissance
Use of satellite imagery |
gptkbp:international_response |
Condemnation of Iraqi aggression
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gptkbp:iraqi_command |
Led by General Khalid al-Hashimi
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gptkbp:iraqi_objectives |
gptkb:Capture_of_Al_Khafji
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gptkbp:iraqi_retreat |
Forced by coalition pressure
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gptkbp:iraqi_tactics |
Used human wave attacks
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gptkbp:legacy |
Set precedent for future coalition operations
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gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Al_Khafji,_Saudi_Arabia
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gptkbp:logistics |
Coalition supply lines maintained
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gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive media coverage
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gptkbp:military_doctrine |
Influenced future military strategies
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gptkbp:military_engagement |
Involved heavy fighting
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gptkbp:military_lessons |
Learned about urban warfare
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gptkbp:military_strategy |
Attempt to seize territory
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gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of advanced weaponry
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gptkbp:military_unit |
gptkb:3rd_Armored_Cavalry_Regiment
gptkb:Saudi_Arabian_National_Guard gptkb:1st_Marine_Division |
gptkbp:notable_battle |
Flanking movements employed
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gptkbp:notable_ships |
Naval forces provided support
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gptkbp:outcome |
Iraqi withdrawal
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gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Gulf_War
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gptkbp:political_impact |
Influenced public opinion on the Gulf War
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gptkbp:post_war_career |
Evaluated for future conflicts
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gptkbp:result |
Coalition victory
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gptkbp:saudi_casualties |
Also relatively low
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gptkbp:saudi_involvement |
Saudi forces played a crucial role
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gptkbp:significance |
First major ground engagement of the Gulf War
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gptkbp:strategic_goals |
Boosted coalition confidence
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gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the Saudi border
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gptkbp:strategy |
Rapid deployment of forces
Counter-offensive operation |
gptkbp:tactics |
Combined arms operations
Iraqi use of Scud missiles |
gptkbp:us_command |
Led by General Norman Schwarzkopf
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gptkbp:us_involvement |
Significant US military presence
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gulf_War
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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