Battle of the Scarpe

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath increased pressure on German forces
gptkbp:casualties approximately 160,000
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:German_Empire
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Fritz_von_Below
gptkb:General_Sir_Henry_Seymour_Rawlinson
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
commemorated in military history
gptkbp:date April 1917
gptkbp:duration April 23 to May 16, 1917
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Scarpe_(October_1917)
gptkbp:has_units gptkb:German_6th_Army
gptkb:British_3rd_Army
gptkb:Canadian_Corps
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied for military tactics
analyzed for leadership decisions
examined for logistical challenges
considered in the context of trench warfare
discussed in military education
reviewed for impact on future battles
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Western_Front
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated effectiveness of coordinated attacks
contributed to the eventual Allied victory in WWI
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Scarpe
gptkbp:location gptkb:France
gptkbp:memorials gptkb:Canadian_National_Vimy_Memorial
British memorials in France
gptkbp:military_outcome high casualties on both sides
temporary territorial gains
gptkbp:military_strategy use of tanks
combined arms approach
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Cambrai
gptkb:Battle_of_Passchendaele
gptkb:Battle_of_Vimy_Ridge
gptkbp:outcome gained ground for Allies
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Arras
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance part of the larger Arras Offensive
gptkbp:strategic_goals break through German defenses
gptkbp:strategic_importance boosted Allied morale
weakened German defenses
gptkbp:tactics artillery bombardment
infantry assault
gptkbp:weather_conditions muddy terrain
rainy weather
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Erwin_Rommel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3