Battle of the Kasserine Pass
GPTKB entity
Statements (108)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Change in US command structure
Increased American training US military reforms Improved US Army training Reorganization of American forces |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Approximately 10,000 US troops
Approximately 5,000 Axis troops Axis: 5,000 US: 10,000 Approximately 10,000 American casualties Approximately 5,000 Axis casualties |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Germany
gptkb:Italy gptkb:United_States gptkb:Nazi_Germany |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Lloyd_Fredendall
gptkb:Field_Marshal_Erwin_Rommel gptkb:General_Hans-Jürgen_von_Arnim |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
Memorials and reenactments
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| gptkbp:context |
gptkb:North_African_Campaign
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Portrayed in films and documentaries
Studied in military academies Referenced in military literature Influenced public perception of the US military Symbol of early American struggles in WWII |
| gptkbp:date |
February 19–25, 1943
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_El_Guettar
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| gptkbp:has_units |
gptkb:Italian_10th_Army
gptkb:1st_Infantry_Division gptkb:5th_Panzer_Army gptkb:German_Afrika_Korps gptkb:Italian_XX_Corps gptkb:10th_Armored_Division gptkb:2nd_Armored_Division |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Criticized for lack of coordination
Studied in military academies Examined for lessons in leadership |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:North_African_Campaign Part of the North African Campaign |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced future US military strategy
Influenced future American military strategy |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Lessons learned for future engagements
First encounter with German tactics |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Kasserine Pass
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| gptkbp:intelligence |
Poor US reconnaissance
Underestimation of German capabilities Poor American intelligence |
| gptkbp:leadership |
Criticism of General Fredendall
Rommel's tactical acumen |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Lessons learned for future engagements
Impact on US military strategy Increased cooperation with British forces |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Tunisia
Kasserine Pass, Tunisia |
| gptkbp:logistics |
Overextended German supply lines
Supply line difficulties for US forces |
| gptkbp:media_appearances |
gptkb:Documentaries
gptkb:Films Books |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Limited media coverage
Limited coverage during the battle |
| gptkbp:military_lessons |
Impact of morale on combat effectiveness
Need for better communication Significance of terrain in battle planning Significance of logistics Value of air support Value of reconnaissance Importance of combined arms operations Need for better training Impact of morale on troop performance |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
First use of tanks by US forces in North Africa
German advance into Tunisia Rommel's tactics against US forces US forces' retreat |
| gptkbp:operations |
gptkb:Operation_Husky
gptkb:Operation_Overlord |
| gptkbp:outcome |
American retreat
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Operation_Torch
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| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Bulge
gptkb:Operation_Husky gptkb:Battle_of_Medenine gptkb:Battle_of_Tunis gptkb:Battle_of_Sidi_Bou_Zid |
| gptkbp:result |
Axis victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
First major battle between American and German forces
First major battle between American and German forces in World War II First major battle between American and German forces in North Africa |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
Delayed Allied advance in North Africa
Reevaluation of American tactics Increased focus on training and preparation Shift in American command structure |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the Kasserine Pass
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| gptkbp:tactics |
Flanking maneuvers by Axis forces
German encirclement American defensive positions Defensive positions by US forces |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
gptkb:Blitzkrieg
Defensive positions |
| gptkbp:terrain |
gptkb:mountain
Mountainous terrain |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Harsh winter conditions
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Medenine
gptkb:German_Afrika_Korps gptkb:Battle_of_the_North_African_Theater |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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