Battle of the Hindenburg Line
GPTKB entity
Statements (130)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
retreat of German forces
Further Allied offensives in 1918 contributed to the armistice of November 1918 |
| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 200,000
high casualties High casualties on both sides |
| gptkbp:combat_experience |
Significant combat experience for troops
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| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Allied_Forces
gptkb:German_Empire |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Allied_Forces
gptkb:German_Empire |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Sir_Douglas_Haig
gptkb:General_Foch gptkb:General_Erich_Ludendorff gptkb:General_Ludendorff gptkb:General_John_J._Pershing |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
gptkb:educational_programs
historical reenactments memorials and monuments literature and films military history studies |
| gptkbp:communication |
Use of signal corps
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| gptkbp:consequences |
Influenced post-war treaties
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspired war literature
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| gptkbp:date |
1918
September 1918 September 1917 |
| gptkbp:defense |
gptkb:Hindenburg_Line_fortifications
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| gptkbp:duration |
several weeks
September 27, 1918 to October 1, 1918 |
| gptkbp:end_date |
October 1917
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Sambre
gptkb:Battle_of_the_St._Quentin_Canal gptkb:Battle_of_the_Selle |
| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
gptkb:Somme_River
gptkb:Hindenburg_Line_fortifications gptkb:Canal_du_Nord gptkb:Western_Front gptkb:Cambrai gptkb:Aisne_River gptkb:Saint-Quentin_Canal |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Analyzed in military history studies
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Hundred Days Offensive
final offensives of World War I final phase of the Hundred Days Offensive |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Debate on effectiveness of tactics
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influence on post-war treaties
highlighted the importance of air superiority led to changes in military tactics influenced post-war treaties shifted momentum to the Allies shift in momentum increased Allied morale Long-term impact on military strategy. decreased German morale influenced military doctrine in the interwar period led to the development of modern military strategies demoralized German troops increased use of mechanized warfare paved the way for the end of WWI set a precedent for future military operations demonstrated the effectiveness of combined arms warfare contribution to German defeat |
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
Various interpretations by historians
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| gptkbp:historical_records |
Documented in military archives
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Considered a turning point in the war
end of trench warfare Marked shift in momentum towards Allies |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Hindenburg Line
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| gptkbp:impact |
Influenced future military tactics
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| gptkbp:intelligence |
Use of reconnaissance aircraft
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| gptkbp:involved |
infantry units
air support artillery units tank units |
| gptkbp:involved_technology |
tanks
air support artillery bombardment infantry assaults |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
Notable commanders involved
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influence on future battles
Study in military strategy study in military tactics example of modern warfare symbol of Allied cooperation |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Hindenburg_Line
Hindenburg Line, France |
| gptkbp:logistics |
Challenges in supply for both sides
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Reported extensively in newspapers
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| gptkbp:memorials |
Commemorated in various memorials
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| gptkbp:military_doctrine |
Influenced military doctrine post-war
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| gptkbp:military_lessons |
Lessons learned for future conflicts
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| gptkbp:military_outcome |
Shift in war dynamics
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
defensive positions
coordinated attacks use of deception Use of artillery and air support surprise assaults exploitation of weaknesses in German lines |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
gptkb:aircraft
machine guns tanks artillery shells Led to innovations in warfare |
| gptkbp:military_unit |
gptkb:British_Expeditionary_Force
gptkb:German_Army |
| gptkbp:outcome |
disruption of German supply lines
breakthrough of German defenses Collapse of German defenses |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_I
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Amiens
gptkb:Battle_of_Cambrai |
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
strategic offensive
Strategic breakthrough for Allies marked the end of trench warfare in WWI |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
breakthrough of German defenses
Involved extensive planning Break German lines defend German territory |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of supply routes
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| gptkbp:tactics |
combined arms operations
infiltration tactics Infiltration tactics used by Allies |
| gptkbp:technology |
Introduction of tanks
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| gptkbp:type |
defensive battle
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| gptkbp:year |
1919
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Erwin_Rommel
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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