Battle of the Cu Chi Tunnels
GPTKB entity
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased U. S. military presence
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
high civilian casualties
significant military casualties |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:North_Vietnam
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
depicted in films and literature
|
| gptkbp:date |
gptkb:1968
|
| gptkbp:duration |
several months
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| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
dense jungle
network of tunnels |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Tet_Offensive
Cold War tensions anti-war movement in the U. S. |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
symbol of resistance
influence on military tactics influenced international relations shaped future military engagements highlighted challenges of urban warfare influenced military training programs example of asymmetric warfare remains a topic of study in military academies remains a subject of historical debate increased focus on counterinsurgency tactics impact on U. S. military policy led to changes in U. S. military strategy contributed to U. S. withdrawal from Vietnam contributed to the narrative of the Vietnam War demonstrated resilience of North Vietnamese forces remains a symbol of guerrilla warfare |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Cu Chi Tunnels
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| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:General_William_Westmoreland
gptkb:General_Vo_Nguyen_Giap |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced public opinion on the war
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Cu_Chi_Tunnels
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive media coverage
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
use of deception
use of ambushes use of booby traps |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Vietnam_War
|
| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:North_Vietnamese_victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
demonstrated effectiveness of guerrilla warfare
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
disruption of U. S. operations
|
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
tunnel warfare
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:North_Vietnamese_military
gptkb:People's_Army gptkb:General_Văn_Tiến_Dũng |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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