Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Hill_609
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased pressure on Axis forces in North Africa
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| gptkbp:casualties |
Axis casualties estimated at 2,000
Allied casualties estimated at 1,000 |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Axis_forces
gptkb:Allied_forces |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Hans-Jürgen_von_Arnim
gptkb:General_Bernard_Montgomery Leadership changes post-battle |
| gptkbp:consequences |
Impact on post-war Europe
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced war literature
|
| gptkbp:date |
June 23, 1943
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Influenced US-European relations
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| gptkbp:doctrine |
Shift in military doctrine post-battle
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| gptkbp:enemy |
Axis forces were outnumbered
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| gptkbp:filmography |
Portrayed in documentaries
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| gptkbp:finale_date |
Lessons learned for future operations
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_El_Guettar
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Various interpretations by historians
Part of World War II |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Debate over effectiveness of tactics
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
Documented in military archives
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| gptkbp:historical_figure |
Notable generals involved
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Demonstrated Allied coordination
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Medjerda
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| gptkbp:intelligence |
Allied intelligence was superior
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Remembered in military history
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| gptkbp:key_event |
Decisive assault on June 23
Initial skirmishes on June 21 |
| gptkbp:landscape |
Rugged and mountainous
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future battles in North Africa
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| gptkbp:location |
Medjerda River, Tunisia
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| gptkbp:logistics |
Allied supply lines were effective
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Covered by war correspondents
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| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:British_Eighth_Army
gptkb:German_Afrika_Korps |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Combined arms approach
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| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of tanks and artillery
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Importance of air superiority
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| gptkbp:notable_ships |
Limited naval involvement
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| gptkbp:objective |
Secure the Medjerda River line
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Control of the Medjerda River
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:North_African_Campaign
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Kasserine_Pass
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
Boosted morale for Allied forces
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| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic advantage in Tunisia
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Need for effective logistics
Disruption of Axis supply routes Facilitated Allied advance into Tunisia Informed future Allied strategies. Key to advancing into Tunisia |
| gptkbp:supports |
Provided by Allied air forces
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
Flanking maneuvers
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Hot and dry
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