Battle of the Al Khafji

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Statements (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Increased coalition morale
gptkbp:air_support Extensive use of air power
gptkbp:aircraft_operated Achieved by coalition forces
gptkbp:allies Included Republican Guard units
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
gptkbp:duration January 29, 1991 to February 1, 1991
gptkbp:historical_context Part of Operation Desert Shield
Part of Operation Desert Storm
gptkbp:historical_event Significant in Gulf War history
gptkbp:historical_significance Demonstrated coalition resolve
gptkbp:home_ground Involved armored divisions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Al Khafji
gptkbp:intelligence Use of reconnaissance
Use of satellite imagery
gptkbp:international_response Condemnation of Iraqi aggression
gptkbp:iraqi_command Led by General Khalid al-Hashimi
gptkbp:iraqi_objectives gptkb:Capture_of_Al_Khafji
gptkbp:iraqi_retreat Forced by coalition pressure
gptkbp:iraqi_tactics Used human wave attacks
gptkbp:legacy Set precedent for future coalition operations
gptkbp:location gptkb:Al_Khafji,_Saudi_Arabia
gptkbp:logistics Coalition supply lines maintained
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive media coverage
gptkbp:military_doctrine Influenced future military strategies
gptkbp:military_engagement Involved heavy fighting
gptkbp:military_lessons Learned about urban warfare
gptkbp:military_strategy Attempt to seize territory
gptkbp:military_technology Use of advanced weaponry
gptkbp:military_unit gptkb:3rd_Armored_Cavalry_Regiment
gptkb:Saudi_Arabian_National_Guard
gptkb:1st_Marine_Division
gptkbp:notable_battle Flanking movements employed
gptkbp:notable_ships Naval forces provided support
gptkbp:outcome Iraqi withdrawal
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:political_impact Influenced public opinion on the Gulf War
gptkbp:post_war_career Evaluated for future conflicts
gptkbp:result Coalition victory
gptkbp:saudi_casualties Also relatively low
gptkbp:saudi_involvement Saudi forces played a crucial role
gptkbp:significance First major ground engagement of the Gulf War
gptkbp:strategic_goals Boosted coalition confidence
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the Saudi border
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
gptkbp:us_involvement Significant US military presence
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gulf_War
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6