Statements (901)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_events
gptkb:historical_battles gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
significant loss of life
Public perception of war Influenced future military strategies influence on military strategy Influenced post-war military strategies increased anti-war sentiment Commemoration events held annually led to changes in military strategy Impact on British society Impact on German society influence on future battles impact on veterans Influenced future military engagements inspired war poetry increased public awareness of war increased calls for peace negotiations Significant loss of life influenced public opinion about the war political changes in Britain led to changes in military tactics Led to changes in military leadership Psychological impact on soldiers memorialization of soldiers changed public perception of war influenced post-war literature contributed to the rise of pacifism in the interwar period inspired veterans' organizations Formation of veterans' organizations led to the establishment of war memorials increased use of tanks increased use of tanks in warfare increased war weariness increased public awareness of the war Significant impact on military tactics development of combined arms tactics impact on British military strategy contributed to the development of modern warfare Impact on French society increased public awareness of war's horrors increased public awareness of war casualties increased public awareness of the war's brutality Increased public awareness of the war's brutality Increased public awareness of war's brutality Led to the establishment of war memorials Long-term psychological effects on soldiers increased awareness of trench warfare conditions long-term effects on soldiers Increased military strategies resulted in a reevaluation of military leadership shaped national identity in the UK and France |
| gptkbp:allies |
gptkb:Allied_Powers
gptkb:Second_Army |
| gptkbp:armament |
gptkb:artillery
gptkb:tank Machine guns machine guns tanks heavy artillery heavy artillery bombardment extensive use of artillery over 1.5 million shells |
| gptkbp:artillery_tactics |
preliminary bombardment
|
| gptkbp:artistic_vision |
Paintings and sculptures depict the battle
|
| gptkbp:artwork |
Inspiration for literature and art
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Pals_battalions
trench warfare |
| gptkbp:casualties |
gptkb:German_forces
Over 1 million over 1 million over 500,000 1,000,000 British and Commonwealth forces |
| gptkbp:combat_role |
gptkb:Western_Front
|
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:France
gptkb:Germany gptkb:United_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Axis_Powers
gptkb:Axis_powers gptkb:British_Empire gptkb:France gptkb:German_Empire gptkb:Germany gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:Allies |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Sir_Douglas_Haig
gptkb:General_Fritz_von_Below gptkb:General_Erich_von_Manstein gptkb:General_Sir_John_French |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
gptkb:July_1st_Remembrance_Day
gptkb:educational_programs held annually historical reenactments memorial services memorials and monuments annual memorial services July 1, 1916 November 18, 1916 annual remembrance services annual remembrance events remembrance services held includes educational programs Annual remembrance services promotes historical awareness historical reenactments conducted educational programs developed July 1st each year Somme Day July 1st as a day of remembrance Observed on July 1 each year features memorial services involved veterans and families visits to battlefields July 1, 1916, is observed as a day of remembrance. July 1, 2016 centenary Observed on July 1 annually Observed on Remembrance Day memorial events organized observed on July 1 each year |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
shaped national identities
led to anti-war movements changed public perception of war influenced veterans' rights movements |
| gptkbp:consequences |
Affected public opinion on the war
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:art
gptkb:poetry gptkb:literature gptkb:music gptkb:film Inspiration for literature and art Annual remembrance events inspired literature depicted in art inspired films inspired art and literature inspired art documentaries and films inspired literature and art subject of documentaries depicted in literature Memorials and monuments depicted in films memorialization inspired music influenced historical narratives inspired poetry Inspired art Documentaries and films produced depicted in film Inspired films inspired poetry and literature Inspired literature Inspired literature and art commemorated in songs commemorated in poetry influenced memorial practices memorial services and remembrance events Impact on British culture and identity |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
gptkb:art
gptkb:literature gptkb:film Referenced in films and documentaries referenced in songs referenced in documentaries referenced in novels documentaries on the battle films about World War I referenced in plays novels set in World War I poems about the war songs from the era referenced in poems |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
numerous books and films
|
| gptkbp:date |
gptkb:1944
1916 1940-06-01 July 1, 1916 November 18, 1916 1940-06-30 July 1, 1945 November 18, 1945 |
| gptkbp:documentary |
gptkb:The_Somme_(2006)
Numerous documentaries have been produced about the battle |
| gptkbp:duration |
several months
one month 141 days July 1, 1916 -November 18, 1916 July 1, 1916 to November 18, 1916 |
| gptkbp:end_date |
November 18, 1916
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| gptkbp:famous_event |
gptkb:The_Battle_of_Albert
gptkb:The_Battle_of_Ancre gptkb:The_Battle_of_Flers-Courcelette gptkb:The_Battle_of_Thiepval_Ridge gptkb:The_Battle_of_the_Somme_1916 gptkb:The_Somme_Offensive First use of tanks in battle |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
use of tanks
high casualty rates high casualties first day casualties the use of tanks long duration |
| gptkbp:film |
gptkb:The_Somme_(2006)
The Battle of the Somme (1916) They Shall Not Grow Old (2018) Documentaries and films have been made about it |
| gptkbp:first_day_casualties |
57,000
|
| gptkbp:first_day_outcome |
failed to achieve objectives
|
| gptkbp:first_introduced |
Tanks in battle
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Passchendaele
|
| gptkbp:fought_against |
July 1 and November 18, 1916
Territory in France July 1, 1916 to November 18, 1916 |
| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
gptkb:Somme_department
|
| gptkbp:has_ability |
trench warfare
muddy and difficult terrain |
| gptkbp:has_enemies |
gptkb:British_forces
gptkb:French_forces |
| gptkbp:healthcare |
field hospitals
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
debate over effectiveness
political implications studied by historians featured in films Influenced future military strategies depicted in films Considered a turning point in the war impact on morale influence on historical narratives debated among historians impact on international relations impact on post-war Europe studied in universities Subject of numerous historical studies considered a turning point in the war studied for military tactics considered a turning point examined in military studies role of technology in warfare impact on civilian populations influenced public perception of the war Studied in military academies lessons learned in warfare studied in military history discussed in documentaries examined in military history studies military tactics evolution studied by military historians studied in military history courses impact on historical scholarship discussed in the context of total war impact on military strategy influence on public perception of war debates on military leadership led to changes in military leadership role in shaping modern warfare impact on future battles analyzed in books Led to changes in military leadership role in the overall war effort studied for military strategy examined in documentaries impact on veterans' affairs influence on military alliances discussed in books analyzed in military history courses impact on military recruitment Criticized for poor planning considered a turning point in WWI debated effectiveness role in shaping national identities discussions on tactics used impact on national policies legacy in military education role in the development of military doctrine long-term effects on military strategy psychological effects on soldiers debated for its effectiveness evaluation of strategic outcomes examined for its leadership decisions examined for lessons in military strategy influence on military funding impact on war memorials and commemorations Criticized for high casualty rates studied for human cost of war Criticized for high casualties reviewed for its political implications shaped post-war memorialization practices considered in the context of trench warfare role in the war's outcome analyzed for its strategic failures examined for its human cost inspired anti-war movements debated effectiveness of tactics debated in popular culture extensive casualties Symbol of the futility of war compared to other battles of World War I reflected on in post-war literature contributed to the development of war poetry examined for lessons in warfare highlighted the need for better tactics reflected the futility of trench warfare seen as a symbol of the horrors of war Debated effectiveness of tactics used analyzed for its strategic successes commemoration of the battle in modern times compared to battles in other wars examined for its technological advancements role of propaganda during the battle studied for its lessons on warfare discussed in relation to the evolution of warfare tactics analyzed for its human cost analyzed for its impact on military doctrine analyzed for its legacy in military education analyzed for its logistics compared to other World War I battles considered in the context of national identity discussed in World War I documentaries discussed in relation to public perception of war discussed in relation to veteran experiences examined for its influence on future conflicts examined for its psychological effects on soldiers examined for its role in shaping modern warfare often criticized for planning analyzed for its role in the development of military technology reflected on in memorial practices reflected on in the context of peace negotiations reviewed for its humanitarian impact studied for its impact on civilian life studied for its impact on military strategy analyzed for its technological advancements in warfare considered in the context of international relations commemoration and remembrance efforts contribution to the war of attrition long-term consequences for military strategy significance in British military history significance in German military history |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:Western_Front Part of World War I influenced future military strategies part of World War I increased anti-war sentiment Influenced future military engagements involved multiple nations led to changes in military leadership led to the development of new military doctrines demonstrated the horrors of modern warfare significant for military history Involved trench warfare part of the larger Western Front part of the larger war effort against Central Powers involved trench warfare tactics Part of the larger Western Front highlighted the need for better tactics Followed by the Battle of Arras Preceded by the Battle of Verdun occurred during World War I |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
impact on morale
effectiveness of tactics used losses versus gains role in the overall war strategy Debates about its effectiveness and strategy |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
gptkb:maps
gptkb:Documentaries gptkb:government_records gptkb:photographs Research papers Photographs official reports newspaper articles memoirs Newspaper articles war diaries Government reports letters from soldiers extensive records and accounts military correspondence Letters from soldiers battle plans letters home photographs of the battlefield Battlefield reports Soldier diaries Books on military history Official military records photographs from the battlefield soldier diaries government propaganda materials official war reports maps of the front lines Memoirs of veterans Numerous documents and letters exist from the battle Theses on World War I post-war analyses and critiques |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
1916
pivotal moment in WWI |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
gptkb:Georges_Clemenceau
gptkb:General_von_Moltke gptkb:Kaiser_Wilhelm_II gptkb:Wilfred_Owen gptkb:General_Foch gptkb:General_Joffre gptkb:Siegfried_Sassoon gptkb:David_Lloyd_George gptkb:General_Pétain gptkb:Erich_von_Falkenhayn Winston Churchill commented on the battle |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced future military strategies
influenced military tactics changed warfare tactics influenced future military tactics Changed warfare tactics shift in military tactics increased use of tanks in warfare Changed tactics in warfare changed tactics in warfare |
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
varied perspectives on its significance
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| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
gptkb:historical_sites
gptkb:memorial gptkb:educational_programs scholarly research remembrance events remains a key event in military history remains a key study in military tactics |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:World_War_I
1914-1918 1916 |
| gptkbp:historical_records |
remembrance events
commemorated in films commemorated in documentaries commemorated in poetry remains a poignant reminder of war's cost commemorated in novels Remembered in various memorials and ceremonies |
| gptkbp:historical_research |
ongoing scholarly interest
Ongoing research into the battle's events and outcomes |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Symbol of the horrors of war
symbol of the horrors of war shaped modern warfare impact on military tactics led to changes in military leadership one of the bloodiest battles in history led to changes in military tactics influenced post-war treaties contributed to the end of the war in 1918 impact on public perception of war led to changes in military policy influenced post-war politics example of total war remains a key study in military history highlighted the need for military reform led to the development of new military doctrines shifted public perception of war demonstrated the horrors of trench warfare remains a key study in the impact of technology on warfare remains a key study in human sacrifice in war symbol of the futility of war remains a key study in the evolution of military strategy symbol of WWI's brutality shifted the nature of warfare contributed to the war's total casualties highlighted the futility of trench warfare Symbol of the horrors of trench warfare contributed to the rise of pacifism in the 1920s demonstrated the need for better logistics exposed the limitations of military planning influenced the interwar military thought led to the establishment of war memorials. shaped national identities in Britain and Germany symbol of WWI brutality influenced the formation of veterans' organizations First day was the bloodiest in British military history Considered a turning point in World War I. |
| gptkbp:historical_site |
Sites of interest for historians and tourists
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Somme
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| gptkbp:impact |
displacement of local populations
psychological trauma physical injuries psychological impact on soldiers Psychological effects on soldiers |
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:art
gptkb:literature gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent battles in WWI
|
| gptkbp:international_response |
global awareness of WWI
|
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:British_Empire gptkb:France gptkb:French_Third_Republic gptkb:Germany gptkb:India gptkb:New_Zealand gptkb:South_Africa gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:Dominion_of_Canada |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:German_Army |
| gptkbp:involved_technology |
gptkb:tank
Machine guns Barbed wire Aircraft reconnaissance Poison gas Artillery shells |
| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:British_Expeditionary_Force
gptkb:French_Army gptkb:German_Army |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Bloodiest day in British military history
bloodiest day in British military history |
| gptkbp:is_compared_to |
Compared to other major battles in history
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| gptkbp:key_battles |
gptkb:Battle_of_Passchendaele
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Aisne gptkb:Battle_of_Verdun gptkb:Battle_of_the_Marne gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_Offensive |
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:curriculum
gptkb:educational_programs cultural references historical studies scholarly articles historical reenactments historical novels commemorative events historical documentaries artistic representations symbol of the horrors of war influence on future conflicts military memorials remains a symbol of sacrifice public memorials shaped modern warfare influenced international relations remains a subject of study in military history impact on future military engagements influenced future military engagements commemoration in history study in military strategy influenced public perception of war influence on public perception of war impact on public perception of war influenced military history Influence on post-war politics led to the establishment of war memorials influenced military tactics in future conflicts Impact on veterans' organizations remains a topic of study in military academies war museums Influence on military history education Commemoration in popular culture Increased awareness of mental health issues among veterans influenced public perception of World War I represents the horrors of war continues to be studied by historians commemorated annually in the UK Establishment of war memorials in towns and cities Formation of the Royal British Legion Memorials established in various countries remains a symbol of WWI horrors reminder of human cost of war shaped modern military history symbol of WWI brutality influences military memorials worldwide inspired annual remembrance events inspired memorials and remembrance events remains a symbol of the horrors of war serves as a reminder of the horrors of war shaped modern remembrance practices shapes historical narratives of World War I symbol of WWI horrors |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Gommecourt
gptkb:Somme_River gptkb:France gptkb:Albert gptkb:Pozieres gptkb:Thiepval Northern France Somme River, France Bapaume Serre Flers Courcelette Longueval Delville Wood |
| gptkbp:location_type |
gptkb:Western_Front
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| gptkbp:logistics |
extensive supply lines
|
| gptkbp:media_appearances |
gptkb:books
gptkb:documentaries gptkb:films numerous films and documentaries |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive press coverage
extensive press reporting |
| gptkbp:medical_advancements |
Led to advancements in battlefield medicine
|
| gptkbp:medical_evacuations |
increased due to casualties
|
| gptkbp:memorials |
gptkb:Somme_American_Cemetery
gptkb:Bapaume_Post_Cemetery gptkb:Serre_Road_Cemetery gptkb:Thiepval_Memorial gptkb:Delville_Wood_Cemetery gptkb:Caterpillar_Valley_Cemetery gptkb:Pozières_Memorial gptkb:Somme_Battlefield |
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:artillery
gptkb:Cavalry gptkb:infantry |
| gptkbp:military_leadership |
gptkb:General_Sir_Hubert_Gough
gptkb:Field_Marshal_Sir_Henry_Seymour_Rawlinson gptkb:General_von_Falkenhayn controversial decisions |
| gptkbp:military_lessons |
Lessons learned about logistics and supply chains
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| gptkbp:military_operations |
offensive operations
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
attrition warfare
trench warfare combined arms operations infantry assaults combined arms approach Attrition warfare mass infantry assaults Examined in military strategy courses |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
gptkb:Poison
machine guns heavy artillery artillery bombardment artillery shells Use of machine guns artillery bombardments Use of trench warfare development of new tactics use of aerial reconnaissance use of machine guns development of modern warfare tactics Use of aerial reconnaissance Use of artillery bombardments improved artillery tactics introduced tanks introduction of the tank |
| gptkbp:military_unit |
gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:British_Expeditionary_Force gptkb:French_Army gptkb:German_Army gptkb:Fourth_Army |
| gptkbp:narrative |
symbol of the horrors of war
Various narratives exist about the battle |
| gptkbp:new_weapons_used |
gptkb:Poison
machine guns tanks |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1916
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1917 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1918 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1920 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1922 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1923 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1925 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1926 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1927 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1931 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1935 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1936 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1938 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1945 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1952 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1954 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1963 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1966 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1967 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1968 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1972 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1974 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1975 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1977 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1979 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1981 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1983 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1984 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1985 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1986 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1987 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1988 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1989 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1990 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1991 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1993 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1994 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1995 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1996 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1997 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1998 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1999 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_2000 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_2001 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_2002 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_2003 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_2004 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_2005 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_2006 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_2007 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_2008 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_2009 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_2010 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_2011 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_2012 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_2013 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_2015 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_2016 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_2017 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_2018 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_2019 gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_2020 gptkb:Battle_of_Bazentin_Ridge gptkb:Battle_of_Morval gptkb:Battle_of_Transloy_Ridges gptkb:Battle_of_Passchendaele gptkb:Battle_of_Ypres gptkb:Battle_of_the_Aisne gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme gptkb:World_War_I gptkb:Battle_of_Verdun gptkb:Western_Front gptkb:Battle_of_Albert gptkb:Battle_of_the_Ancre gptkb:Battle_of_Gallipoli gptkb:Battle_of_Thiepval gptkb:Battle_of_the_Marne gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_Offensive Battle of Ancre Battle of Flers-Courcelette Battle of the Somme 1919 One of the most famous battles in history Battle of the Somme 1921 Battle of the Somme 1924 Battle of the Somme 1928 Battle of the Somme 1929 Battle of the Somme 1930 Battle of the Somme 1932 Battle of the Somme 1933 Battle of the Somme 1934 Battle of the Somme 1937 Battle of the Somme 1939 Battle of the Somme 1940 Battle of the Somme 1941 Battle of the Somme 1942 Battle of the Somme 1943 Battle of the Somme 1944 Battle of the Somme 1946 Battle of the Somme 1947 Battle of the Somme 1948 Battle of the Somme 1949 Battle of the Somme 1950 Battle of the Somme 1951 Battle of the Somme 1953 Battle of the Somme 1955 Battle of the Somme 1956 Battle of the Somme 1957 Battle of the Somme 1958 Battle of the Somme 1959 Battle of the Somme 1960 Battle of the Somme 1961 Battle of the Somme 1962 Battle of the Somme 1964 Battle of the Somme 1965 Battle of the Somme 1969 Battle of the Somme 1970 Battle of the Somme 1971 Battle of the Somme 1973 Battle of the Somme 1976 Battle of the Somme 1978 Battle of the Somme 1980 Battle of the Somme 1982 Battle of the Somme 1992 Battle of the Somme 2014 Battle of the Somme 2021 Battle of the Somme 2022 Battle of the Somme 2023 |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
use of tanks
high civilian casualties artillery bombardment first day casualties use of aerial reconnaissance use of poison gas intense artillery bombardment first use of tanks in battle first use of tanks in warfare high number of casualties first day was the bloodiest in British military history First use of tanks in warfare Introduction of creeping barrage longest battle of WWI use of the creeping barrage First day was the bloodiest in British military history battle of attrition first day of the battle introduction of creeping barrage tactics involvement of Commonwealth forces significant use of machine guns by Germans use of tanks for the first time in warfare first day of the battle was the bloodiest in British military history First day of the battle saw the bloodiest day in British military history extensive trench warfare |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:General_Sir_Douglas_Haig
gptkb:General_Fritz_von_Below |
| gptkbp:notable_leader |
gptkb:General_Sir_Henry_Seymour_Rawlinson
gptkb:General_Erich_von_Falkenhayn |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
' The Somme was a slaughterhouse.'
' It was a battle of attrition.' ' The Somme changed everything.' ' We learned the cost of war.' |
| gptkbp:objective |
break through German defenses
capture of the German-held territory relieve pressure on French forces at Verdun capture of the German trenches Capture of the German trenches To relieve pressure on the French forces at Verdun capture of the German front line breakthrough to the German lines capture the town of Bapaume Capture of the German defenses along the Somme River |
| gptkbp:operational_area |
gptkb:Western_Front
|
| gptkbp:original_purpose |
capture key territory
joint offensive with French forces |
| gptkbp:outcome |
territorial gains
inconclusive tactical stalemate limited territorial gains Significant territorial gains for Allies heavy losses for both sides |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II |
| gptkbp:political_ideology |
used to boost morale
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| gptkbp:political_impact |
influenced public opinion on the war
influence on public opinion shaped public opinion on the war influenced war policies shifted public opinion on the war increased public scrutiny of military leadership |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Verdun
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
Public perception changed over time regarding the battle's necessity
|
| gptkbp:public_reaction |
shock and grief
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| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
prolonged conflict inconclusive tactical stalemate |
| gptkbp:significance |
One of the largest battles of World War I
one of the largest battles of World War I one of the largest battles in WWI one of the largest battles in history one of the largest battles in WWII |
| gptkbp:start_date |
July 1, 1916
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| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
gain territory
Break through German defenses break through German lines breakthrough of enemy lines no significant territorial gain break through German defenses relieve pressure on Verdun Relieve pressure on French forces at Verdun relieve pressure on French forces at Verdun To relieve pressure on the French forces at Verdun inflict heavy casualties on Germany Gain territory in Northern France Relieve pressure on Verdun Wear down German forces did not achieve breakthrough |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Diverted German forces
diverted German forces |
| gptkbp:strategy |
attrition warfare
British Fourth Army British offensive French offensive French Sixth Army |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Creeping barrage
trench warfare use of tanks artillery bombardment Trench warfare Artillery bombardment infantry assault Infantry assault Influenced future tactics in World War I |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
artillery bombardment
infantry assaults |
| gptkbp:technology |
tanks
artillery bombardment |
| gptkbp:type |
trench warfare
|
| gptkbp:uses_technology |
gptkb:tank
Machine guns |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Heavy rain and mud
muddy and rainy |
| gptkbp:writings |
Subject of many books and articles
|
| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1940
1916 1945 |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:European_Theater gptkb:Axis_Powers gptkb:British gptkb:Allied_Powers gptkb:France gptkb:Erwin_Rommel gptkb:Battle_of_Guadalcanal |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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