Battle of the Somme 1916

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath increased military reforms
gptkbp:casualties over 1 million
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Germany
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Sir_Douglas_Haig
gptkb:General_Fritz_von_Below
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature
inspired art
inspired film
gptkbp:date July 1, 1916
November 18, 1916
gptkbp:historical_analysis debated leadership decisions
debated effectiveness of tactics
debated strategic outcomes
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Western_Front
military alliances
trench warfare
gptkbp:historical_impact increased public awareness of war casualties
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Somme 1916
gptkbp:involved_technology gptkb:Poison
machine guns
tanks
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in bloodiest day in British military history
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:educational_programs
historical studies
remembrance events
military memorials
public commemorations
gptkbp:location gptkb:Somme_River
gptkbp:memorials gptkb:Thiepval_Memorial
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Passchendaele
gptkb:Battle_of_Verdun
gptkb:Battle_of_Gallipoli
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:result tactical stalemate
gptkbp:significance one of the largest battles in WWI
gptkbp:strategy attrition warfare
gptkbp:tactics artillery bombardment
infantry assault
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4