Statements (85)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_events
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
influenced future military strategies
Led to changes in military tactics |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Over 1 million
over 1 million |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:France
gptkb:Germany gptkb:United_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Sir_Douglas_Haig
gptkb:General_Fritz_von_Below |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
gptkb:educational_programs
exhibitions memorial services public speeches November 18, 2016 July 1, 2016 wreath-laying ceremonies Observed on July 1 each year |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for literature and art
inspired literature and art subject of documentaries commemorated in films remembered in poetry |
| gptkbp:date |
July 1, 1916
November 18, 1916 |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Influenced future military strategies
Considered a turning point in the war considered in the context of total war examined for its humanitarian impact analyzed for its logistical challenges discussed in military history courses Impact on public perception of the war debated for its effectiveness Criticized for high casualty rates studied for its impact on morale reviewed for its political implications compared to other battles of World War I examined for its strategic failures featured in academic publications reflected on in post-war literature Debated effectiveness of tactics used Highlighted the need for better coordination Influenced post-war memorialization efforts Led to the development of combined arms tactics Showed the horrors of trench warfare Contributed to the narrative of the 'lost generation' |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first day was the bloodiest in British military history
Introduced the use of tanks in warfare |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the River Somme
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| gptkbp:legacy |
remains a symbol of sacrifice
led to changes in military tactics highlighted the horrors of war remains a topic of historical research influenced public perception of World War I inspired memorialization efforts in other conflicts |
| gptkbp:location |
Somme River, France
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| gptkbp:memorials |
gptkb:Somme_American_Cemetery
gptkb:Thiepval_Memorial gptkb:Caterpillar_Valley_Cemetery gptkb:Pozières_Memorial gptkb:Somme_1916_Museum |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Albert
gptkb:Battle_of_Thiepval_Ridge Battle of Ancre Battle of Flers-Courcelette |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
First day of the battle was the bloodiest in British military history
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:General_Sir_Douglas_Haig
gptkb:General_Fritz_von_Below |
| gptkbp:objective |
Advance towards Bapaume
Capture of the German trenches |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_I
|
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
One of the largest battles of World War I
one of the largest battles of World War I |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
To relieve pressure on the French forces at Verdun
To weaken the German army |
| gptkbp:tactics |
trench warfare
artillery bombardment Artillery bombardment infantry assault Infantry assault |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Richard_I
gptkb:Henry_IV |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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