Statements (283)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
2
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
boosted Allied morale
weakened German forces increased American military presence in Europe shift in the balance of power accelerated Allied advance into Germany contributed to the end of World War II in Europe Allied advance into Germany accelerated end of World War II in Europe accelerated end of the war in Europe influenced post-war European borders increased Allied air superiority led to the fall of the Third Reich |
| gptkbp:alliance |
gptkb:Operation_Plunder
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 100,000
approximately 185,000 approximately 77,000 American troops approximately 100,000 German approximately 77,000 American approximately 100,000 German troops approximately 185,000 total |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States gptkb:Native_American_tribe |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Allied_Forces gptkb:Allied_forces |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Gerd_von_Rundstedt
gptkb:Dwight_D._Eisenhower |
| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
gptkb:music_and_songs
gptkb:video_game board games books and literature art and exhibitions |
| gptkbp:date |
December 16, 1944
January 25, 1945 |
| gptkbp:defense |
surprise attack on Christmas
|
| gptkbp:ends_at |
January 25, 1945
|
| gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:Operation_Misty
surprise attack |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:Ardennes_Forest
surprise attack |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
gptkb:General_Anthony_Mc_Auliffe
“ Nuts!” |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Ardennes_Forest
December 1944 and January 1945 |
| gptkbp:goal |
capture Antwerp
split Allied forces |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
considered a turning point
highlighted logistical challenges showcased Allied cooperation studied for its logistical challenges analyzed for its strategic failures considered a failure for Germany examined for its impact on civilian populations reviewed for its lessons in military strategy |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:World_War_II |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
gptkb:Operation_Watch_on_the_Rhine
Intelligence reports After Action Reports Memoirs of participants Battle reports Post-war analyses War diaries Allied counteroffensive plans Eisenhower's orders German plans for the offensive |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Ardennes
December 1944 to January 1945 largest battle fought by the US Army during WWII largest battle in Western Europe during WWII |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
boosted Allied morale
weakened German forces boosted American morale led to the establishment of NATO demonstrated effectiveness of combined arms operations highlighted importance of intelligence in warfare delayed Allied advance into Germany increased US military presence in Europe demonstrated Allied resilience boosted German morale demonstrated resilience of Allied forces influenced post-war European borders marked a turning point in the war in Europe demonstrated German desperation highlighted Allied cooperation increased US military cooperation with Allies led to the liberation of Belgium showcased resilience of Allied forces |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
turning point in the war
marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany largest battle fought on the Western Front one of the largest battles fought by the US Army demonstrated the resilience of Allied forces largest battle fought by the US Army last major offensive by Nazi Germany strategic failure for Germany |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Bulge
|
| gptkbp:impact |
boosted Allied morale
weakened German forces |
| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:2nd_Panzer_Division
gptkb:30th_Infantry_Division gptkb:Panzer_Lehr_Division gptkb:12th_SS_Panzer_Division_Hitlerjugend gptkb:4th_Armored_Division gptkb:1st_Army gptkb:Canadian_Army gptkb:9th_Army gptkb:3rd_Army gptkb:British_2nd_Army gptkb:101st_Airborne_Division gptkb:5th_Infantry_Division gptkb:6th_Panzer_Army |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:memorial
gptkb:Educational_Institution historical reenactments historical tours anniversaries annual reenactments annual remembrance events veteran gatherings memorials and reenactments memorials in Belgium |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Allied_Forces gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:General_Dwight_D._Eisenhower
gptkb:General_George_S._Patton gptkb:Field_Marshal_Gerd_von_Rundstedt |
| gptkbp:landscape |
forested and hilly region
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
memorials and monuments
inspired films and literature symbol of courage and sacrifice influenced military strategy military history education remains a subject of study influenced post-war military strategy remains a symbol of American resilience taught in military academies military tactics studies inspired veterans' organizations commemorated in history influenced post-war Europe |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Belgium
gptkb:Luxembourg gptkb:Ardennes,_Belgium |
| gptkbp:media_appearances |
gptkb:books
gptkb:documentaries gptkb:films depicted in literature numerous films and documentaries depicted in films depicted in documentaries |
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:First_Army
gptkb:Panzer_Lehr_Division gptkb:12th_SS_Panzer_Division_Hitlerjugend gptkb:4th_Armored_Division gptkb:1st_Army gptkb:Canadian_troops gptkb:3rd_Army gptkb:British_2nd_Army gptkb:101st_Airborne_Division gptkb:5th_Panzer_Army gptkb:Third_Army approximately 610,000 troops |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
surprise attack
use of tanks air support combined arms operations encirclement defensive positions supply line management counteroffensive reinforcement of troops surprise assault largest battle fought by the US Army surprise and encirclement |
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
gptkb:Seventh_Army
gptkb:Fifth_Panzer_Army approximately 250,000 troops |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Ardennes
gptkb:Ardennes_Forest gptkb:Battle_of_Normandy gptkb:Battle_of_the_Bulge gptkb:Battle_of_France gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations gptkb:Battle_of_the_Atlantic gptkb:Battle_of_Bastogne gptkb:Battle_of_Houffalize gptkb:Battle_of_La_Roche-en-Ardenne gptkb:Battle_of_Malmedy gptkb:Battle_of_St._Vith largest battle fought by the US Army during World War II |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Siege_of_Bastogne
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Schnee_Eifel gptkb:Battle_of_the_106th_Infantry_Division gptkb:Battle_of_the_10th_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_14th_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_15th_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_16th_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_21st_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_27th_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_29th_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_33rd_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_34th_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_36th_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_37th_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_38th_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_39th_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_3rd_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_40th_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_41st_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_42nd_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_43rd_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_45th_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_47th_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_48th_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_49th_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_4th_Armored_Division gptkb:Battle_of_the_50th_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_5th_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_8th_Army gptkb:Battle_of_the_9th_Armored_Division gptkb:Operation_Stösser gptkb:Battle_of_the_Ardennes gptkb:Battle_of_the_101st_Airborne_Division gptkb:Malmedy_massacre gptkb:Battle_of_the_Meuse gptkb:Operation_Northwind gptkb:Battle_of_Bastogne gptkb:Operation_Black_Christmas gptkb:Operation_Misty gptkb:Operation_Greif gptkb:Battle_of_the_Bulge_Memorial surprise attack Battle of the 28th Infantry Division Battle of the 12th Army Battle of the 17th Army Battle of the 18th Army Battle of the 19th Army Battle of the 1st Army Battle of the 20th Army Battle of the 22nd Army Battle of the 23rd Army Battle of the 24th Army Battle of the 25th Army Battle of the 26th Army Battle of the 28th Army Battle of the 2nd Infantry Division Battle of the 30th Army Battle of the 31st Army Battle of the 32nd Army Battle of the 35th Army Battle of the 44th Army Battle of the 46th Army Battle of the 7th Army Battle of the Surrender of German troops |
| gptkbp:notable_operations |
gptkb:Operation_Watch_on_the_Rhine
gptkb:Operation_Misty |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
last major German offensive on the Western Front
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
capture Antwerp
disrupt Allied supply lines disruption of Allied supply lines split Allied forces delay of Allied advance into Germany |
| gptkbp:tactics |
surprise attack
encirclement Allied counteroffensive counteroffensive use of tanks and infantry |
| gptkbp:video_output |
“ Battle of the Bulge” (1965 film)
|
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
harsh winter conditions
severe winter weather harsh winter weather severe winter conditions |