Battle of the Cambrai Offensive
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
German counter-offensive
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| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 50,000 German
approximately 44,000 British |
| gptkbp:combat_history |
analyze tactics used
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| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:German_Empire |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Georg_von_der_Marwitz
gptkb:General_Sir_Julian_Byng |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
commemorated in military history
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
inspired literature and films
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| gptkbp:date |
November 20, 1917
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| gptkbp:duration |
November 20, 1917 to December 7, 1917
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| gptkbp:has_enemies |
successful breakthrough
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| gptkbp:has_units |
gptkb:Tank_Corps
gptkb:Canadian_Corps German divisions British infantry divisions |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
considered a precursor to modern warfare
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the Hundred Days Offensive
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
influenced post-war military strategies
demonstrated effectiveness of tanks marked a shift in warfare tactics contributed to the evolution of tank design demonstrated the potential of mechanized warfare led to further development of armored vehicles set a precedent for future offensives in WWII showcased technological advancements in WWI |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Cambrai Offensive
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future tank warfare
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Cambrai,_France
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| gptkbp:military_doctrine |
influenced tank warfare doctrine
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
emphasized coordination between branches
highlighted importance of mobility |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
gptkb:artillery
tanks air support |
| gptkbp:mood |
boosted British morale
affected German morale negatively |
| gptkbp:outcome |
initial gains by British forces
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_I
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| gptkbp:result |
tactical victory for the British
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| gptkbp:significance |
first large-scale use of tanks in warfare
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| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
need for effective logistics
break through Hindenburg Line importance of combined arms operations value of surprise in military operations |
| gptkbp:strategy |
German counterattacks
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| gptkbp:tactics |
surprise attack
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:United_States_Army
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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