Battle of the Seine River

GPTKB entity

Statements (83)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Accelerated Allied advance into France
gptkbp:casualties High for German forces
Lower for Allied forces
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:German_forces
gptkb:Allied_forces
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Dwight_D._Eisenhower
gptkb:General_Omar_Bradley
gptkbp:date August 1944
August 19-29, 1944
gptkbp:duration Several days
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Liberation_of_Paris
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:Seine_River
gptkbp:historical_context Resistance movements in France
German defensive strategies
Allied push towards Germany
Post-Normandy invasion
gptkbp:historical_event Part of the liberation of Western Europe
gptkbp:historical_significance Contributed to the liberation of France
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Seine River
gptkbp:involved Air support
Naval support
Ground troops
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Canadian_Army
gptkb:Free_French_Forces
gptkb:US_Army
gptkbp:location Seine River, France
gptkbp:military_operations gptkb:Operation_Overlord
gptkb:Operation_Dragoon
gptkbp:military_strategy Intelligence gathering
Air superiority
Combined arms operations
Maintaining operational security
Encirclement of German forces
Conducting reconnaissance missions
Use of paratroopers
Logistical support for troops
Coordination between air and ground forces
Exploitation of enemy weaknesses
Use of deception tactics
Use of artillery bombardments
Use of deception operations
Concentration of forces at key points
Use of mechanized infantry
Establishing supply lines
Conducting joint operations with allies
Utilizing terrain advantages
Conducting effective post-battle assessments
Conducting effective supply chain management
Conducting effective training for troops
Conducting night operations
Coordinated assaults on German positions
Establishing a foothold in France
Establishing air support bases
Establishing command and control structures
Establishing effective communication systems
Maintaining momentum of the offensive
Maintaining supply and communication lines
Maintaining troop morale
Psychological warfare against German troops
Rapid advances by armored divisions
Securing civilian cooperation
Securing civilian infrastructure
Securing key bridges
Utilizing armored vehicles effectively
Utilizing artillery effectively
Utilizing intelligence reports for planning
Utilizing local knowledge for navigation
Utilizing local resistance fighters
Utilizing technology for battlefield advantage
gptkbp:outcome German retreat
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Falaise
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic crossing of the Seine River
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Paris
gptkbp:tactics Crossing the Seine River
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:12th_SS_Panzer_Division_Hitlerjugend
gptkb:Genghis_Khan
gptkb:Free_French_Forces
gptkb:Battle_of_Metz
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4