Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
shift in military tactics
increased use of tanks |
| gptkbp:casualties |
over 1 million
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Allied_forces
gptkb:Monarch |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired art
depicted in literature influenced music shaped public perception of war depicted in film |
| gptkbp:date |
1918
|
| gptkbp:duration |
July 1916 to November 1916
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Second_Battle_of_the_Somme
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced future battles
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
contributed to the end of WWI
shaped modern warfare affected international relations influenced post-war military doctrine led to changes in military leadership led to the establishment of war memorials highlighted the need for military reform symbol of WWI trench warfare demonstrated the horrors of war example of military stalemate influenced veteran affairs policies |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Somme 1918
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Somme_American_Cemetery
gptkb:Thiepval_Memorial gptkb:Caterpillar_Valley_Cemetery gptkb:Pozières_Memorial |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Somme_River
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
attrition warfare
artillery bombardment combined arms approach infantry assault use of reconnaissance |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:General_Sir_Douglas_Haig
gptkb:General_Fritz_von_Below |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_I
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme_1916
|
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
one of the largest battles in WWI
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
break through German defenses
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
trench warfare
|