Battle of the Second Battle of El Alamein
GPTKB entity
Statements (79)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Axis forces retreated to Tunisia
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| gptkbp:casualties |
Allied casualties around 13,500
Axis casualties around 59,000 |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Germany
gptkb:Italy gptkb:United_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Bernard_Montgomery
gptkb:Erwin_Rommel |
| gptkbp:date |
October 23, 1942
November 11, 1942 |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Showcased the importance of logistics in warfare
Demonstrated the effectiveness of combined arms operations Involved the use of propaganda to boost morale Involved the use of psychological warfare tactics Part of the Western Desert Campaign Influenced future Allied strategies in Europe Led to the eventual defeat of Axis forces in North Africa Highlighted the role of air superiority in modern warfare Involved the use of terrain features to gain tactical advantages Involved the use of air strikes to support ground troops Fought during the North African Campaign Involved deception operations to mislead the enemy Involved extensive use of tanks and artillery Involved the 8th Army Involved the Afrika Korps Involved the use of air reconnaissance Involved the use of dummy tanks and equipment Involved the use of leadership to inspire troops Involved the use of radar technology Involved significant naval support from the Mediterranean Fleet Involved the use of armored divisions to exploit breakthroughs Involved the use of infantry assaults to capture key positions Involved the use of supply lines to sustain operations Involved the use of fortifications to defend positions Significant for British morale Involved the use of strategic planning to achieve objectives Involved the use of codebreaking to intercept enemy communications Involved the use of tactical flexibility to adapt to changing conditions Involved the use of artillery barrages to soften enemy defenses Involved the use of deception plans to confuse the enemy Involved the use of supply depots to store ammunition and equipment Involved the use of training to prepare soldiers for combat Involved the use of smoke screens to obscure movements Involved the use of medical support to treat casualties Involved the use of transportation networks to move troops and supplies Involved the use of communication systems to coordinate attacks Involved the use of local knowledge to navigate terrain Involved the use of reconnaissance units to gather intelligence Involved the use of morale-boosting activities for troops. Involved the use of special forces for sabotage missions Involved the use of weather conditions to plan operations |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Marked the beginning of the end for Axis powers in North Africa
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Second Battle of El Alamein
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| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:Commonwealth_nations
gptkb:British_forces gptkb:Free_French_Forces gptkb:Polish_forces gptkb:Indian_forces gptkb:South_African_forces gptkb:American_forces Australian forces Canadian forces New Zealand forces |
| gptkbp:location |
El Alamein, Egypt
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:First_Battle_of_El_Alamein
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| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Turning point in the North African campaign
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| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
To gain control of North Africa
To cut off Axis supply lines To secure the Suez Canal |
| gptkbp:strength |
Approximately 100,000 Axis troops
Approximately 200,000 Allied troops |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Tunis
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| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:Operation_Lightfoot
gptkb:Operation_Supercharge |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Italian_Army_in_North_Africa
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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