Battle of the Knightsbridge Box
GPTKB entity
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_engagement
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
consolidation of British positions in North Africa
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| gptkbp:casualties |
significant losses on both sides
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:United_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Enrico_Frattini
gptkb:General_Sir_Archibald_Wavell |
| gptkbp:date |
1941
|
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 3 days
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Gazala
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
demonstrated effectiveness of British forces
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Knightsbridge Box
|
| gptkbp:involved |
infantry units
air support artillery units |
| gptkbp:location |
Knightsbridge, Libya
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:intelligence_operations
gptkb:historical_analysis strategic planning weather conditions air superiority logistical challenges high stakes supply shortages communication issues use of tanks intense fighting impact on morale supply line management legacy in military history use of deception tactics military tactics evolution strategic withdrawals impact on future battles reinforcements arrival terrain advantages enemy reinforcements enemy retreat coordination with Commonwealth forces counterattacks by British forces defense of the box |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Second_World_War
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Operation_Crusader
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| gptkbp:result |
British victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
part of the Western Desert Campaign
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| gptkbp:strategy |
defensive operations
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| gptkbp:tactics |
use of armored units
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Operation_Crusader
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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