Battle of the Sicilian Islands
GPTKB entity
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Demetrius
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:Allied_occupation_of_Sicily
Italian surrender |
| gptkbp:casualties |
High for both sides
|
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Axis_forces
gptkb:Allied_forces |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Dwight_D._Eisenhower
gptkb:Field_Marshal_Albert_Kesselring |
| gptkbp:date |
July 10, 1943
|
| gptkbp:duration |
38 days
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Italian_Campaign
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Mediterranean Theater
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Boosted Allied morale
Demonstrated effectiveness of joint operations Contributed to the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany Influenced post-war European borders Set the stage for future Allied operations in Europe Facilitated Italian Campaign Highlighted importance of air and naval support Increased Allied presence in Southern Europe Led to the fall of Mussolini's regime Shift in Axis power in the Mediterranean Showcased logistical challenges of amphibious warfare Reinforced need for intelligence and reconnaissance |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Sicilian Islands
|
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:British_Eighth_Army
gptkb:U._S._Seventh_Army |
| gptkbp:location |
Sicilian Islands
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Disruption of Axis supply lines
Operation Overlord preparation Securing Mediterranean routes |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:Allied_naval_forces
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Sicily captured by Allies
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Operation_Husky
|
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:Invasion_of_Sicily
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Messina
gptkb:Capture_of_Palermo gptkb:Battle_of_Troina Landing at Gela |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Capture Sicily
|
| gptkbp:supports |
gptkb:Allied_air_forces
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
Air superiority
Combined arms operations Amphibious assault |