Battle of the Scarpe (October 1917)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath increased morale for Allies
gptkbp:analysis analyzed by historians
studied in military academies
gptkbp:casualties approximately 30,000 German
approximately 20,000 British
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:German_Empire
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Sir_Julian_Byng
gptkb:General_Erich_von_Falkenhayn
gptkbp:commemoration memorials established in Canada
gptkbp:communication use of signal flags
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:date October 1917
gptkbp:defense gptkb:Hindenburg_Line
gptkbp:duration 3 days
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Cambrai
gptkbp:historical_context part of the larger war effort
gptkbp:historical_debate discussions on military strategy
gptkbp:historical_impact shaped post-war military doctrine
gptkbp:historical_records documented in military archives
remembered in national narratives
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated effectiveness of new tactics
marked a turning point in the war.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Scarpe (October 1917)
gptkbp:influence influenced tactics in World War II
gptkbp:intelligence limited reconnaissance
gptkbp:involved gptkb:German_6th_Army
gptkb:Australian_Corps
gptkb:New_Zealand_Division
gptkb:British_3rd_Army
gptkb:Canadian_Corps
gptkbp:legacy influenced future military tactics
gptkbp:location gptkb:France
gptkbp:logistics supply issues for both sides
gptkbp:media_coverage reported by war correspondents
gptkbp:memorials commemorative events held annually
gptkbp:military_lessons lessons learned for future engagements
gptkbp:modern_relevance still relevant in military studies today
gptkbp:outcome gained ground for Allies
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:political_impact increased support for the war effort
gptkbp:preceded_by Battle of the Scarpe (April 1917)
gptkbp:public_perception viewed as a necessary battle
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Battle_of_Passchendaele
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance part of the larger Arras Offensive
gptkbp:strategic_goals shifted front lines
gptkbp:strategy combined arms approach
infiltration tactics
gptkbp:tactics artillery bombardment
gptkbp:terrain muddy and difficult
gptkbp:testimonials survivor accounts preserved
gptkbp:weather_conditions rainy and cold
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_the_Scarpe
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4