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
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
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance part of the Western Desert Campaign
gptkbp:strategy defensive operations
gptkbp:tactics use of armored units
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Operation_Crusader
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4