Battle of the Lys River

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Allied retreat
German occupation of territory
gptkbp:casualties high
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Belgium
gptkb:Germany
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:date April 9, 1918
gptkbp:duration 20 days
gptkbp:end_date April 29, 1918
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Aisne
gptkbp:historical_context part of trench warfare
involved multiple national forces
gptkbp:historical_impact contributed to the eventual armistice
increased pressure on Allied forces
gptkbp:historical_significance strategic river crossing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Lys River
gptkbp:location Lys River, Belgium
gptkbp:military_strategy defensive positions
offensive operations
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:General_Sir_Hubert_Gough
gptkb:General_Erich_Ludendorff
gptkbp:outcome temporary territorial gains for Germany
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Estaires
gptkbp:result German victory
gptkbp:significance part of the German Spring Offensive
gptkbp:strategic_goals break through Allied lines
gptkbp:tactics_used gptkb:Poison
artillery bombardment
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_J._Pershing
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4