Battle of the Scarpe River (October 1918)
GPTKB entity
Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
contributed to the end of the war
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| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 20,000
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| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:German_Empire |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Georg_von_der_Marwitz
gptkb:General_Sir_Henry_Seymour_Rawlinson |
| gptkbp:date |
October 1918
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| gptkbp:duration |
October 26 to November 10, 1918
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| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
gptkb:Scarpe_River
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
final offensives of World War I
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
marked a turning point in the war
led to changes in military strategy influenced future military engagements demonstrated the effectiveness of coordinated attacks highlighted the importance of logistics in warfare influenced post-war borders led to the establishment of new military doctrines contributed to the collapse of the Central Powers marked the end of trench warfare in the region highlighted the importance of air support set the stage for future peace negotiations increased morale among Allied troops reduced German military capabilities demonstrated effectiveness of Allied tactics influenced military training programs post-war paved the way for the Armistice showcased the role of infantry in modern warfare shaped the future of international relations in Europe |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Scarpe River (October 1918)
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| gptkbp:key_event |
capture of key positions
retreat of German forces launch of the offensive consolidation of Allied gains crossing of the Scarpe River |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Scarpe_River
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| gptkbp:military_unit |
gptkb:German_2nd_Army
gptkb:British_4th_Army gptkb:Australian_Corps gptkb:British_1st_Army gptkb:British_3rd_Army gptkb:Canadian_Corps gptkb:German_17th_Army |
| gptkbp:outcome |
advancement of Allied forces
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_I
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Canal_du_Nord
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| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
part of the Hundred Days Offensive
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| gptkbp:strategy |
infiltration tactics
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| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Sambre
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| gptkbp:tactics_used |
combined arms operations
artillery bombardment |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Scarpe_River
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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