Battle of the City of Benghazi
GPTKB entity
Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Libyan_Army_loyal_to_Muammar_Gaddafi
gptkb:2011_Libyan_civil_war |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Refugee crisis in neighboring countries
Impact on Libyan society Continued conflict in Libya Establishment of a rebel government Humanitarian crisis in Libya Impact on Libyan economy International military presence in Libya Long-term instability in Libya Ongoing violence in Libya Political divisions in Libya Reconstruction efforts in Benghazi Rise of extremist groups in Libya |
| gptkbp:armament |
Small arms
Heavy artillery Anti-aircraft guns |
| gptkbp:casualties |
High civilian casualties
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| gptkbp:combatant |
Rebel forces
Libyan government forces |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
Increased international support for rebels
Shift in power dynamics in Libya Formation of the National Transitional Council End of Gaddafi's regime |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Symbol of resistance
Memorials established National pride for Libyans Songs and art inspired by the battle |
| gptkbp:date |
2011-02-15
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Condemnation of Gaddafi's actions
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| gptkbp:documentary |
Documentary films made about the battle
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| gptkbp:duration |
February 15, 2011 to February 20, 2011
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Tripoli
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Libyan_protests_2011
gptkb:Arab_Spring |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the City of Benghazi
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| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
NATO intervention
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| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Abdel_Fattah_Younis
gptkb:Muammar_Gaddafi gptkb:Mustafa_Abdel_Jalil |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Inspiration for other uprisings
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Benghazi
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive international media coverage
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Guerrilla tactics employed
Coordination with international forces Blockades established Supply routes secured Use of civilian volunteers |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Gaddafi's forces retreated
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Libyan_Civil_War
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
Protests in Libya
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| gptkbp:resolution |
gptkb:UN_Security_Council_Resolution_1970
gptkb:UN_Security_Council_Resolution_1973 |
| gptkbp:result |
Rebel victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
First major battle of the Libyan Civil War
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of Benghazi
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| gptkbp:tactics |
Urban warfare
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