Battle of the Tunisian Desert
GPTKB entity
Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Tunis
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Allied control of Tunisia
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
high on both sides
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Axis_powers
gptkb:Allies |
| gptkbp:date |
1943
|
| gptkbp:duration |
several weeks
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Italian_Campaign
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:North_African_Campaign
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Boosted Allied morale
Influenced post-war military strategies Increased cooperation among Allied forces Highlighted the role of logistics in warfare Demonstrated effectiveness of combined operations Reinforced the need for joint operations Showed the impact of technology on warfare Demonstrated the importance of morale in military success Led to the establishment of the Mediterranean Theater End of Axis presence in North Africa Marked a turning point in the North African Campaign Highlighted the role of leadership in battle outcomes Contributed to the downfall of Axis powers Set the stage for future operations in Europe Preparation for invasion of Italy Affected the geopolitical landscape of North Africa Contributed to the establishment of NATO Influenced post-war military alliances Influenced the course of World War II Informed future military doctrines Led to the development of new military tactics Showcased the importance of intelligence Demonstrated the importance of air support in ground operations |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Tunisian Desert
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Tunisia
|
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:military_unit gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
air superiority
flanking maneuvers logistics and supply lines encirclement |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Medenine
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Mareth_Line gptkb:Battle_of_Sidi_Bou_Zid gptkb:Battle_of_El_Guettar gptkb:Battle_of_Hill_609 |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:General_Dwight_D._Eisenhower
gptkb:Field_Marshal_Erwin_Rommel |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Defeat of Axis forces
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Kasserine_Pass
|
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic control of North Africa
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Gateway to Europe
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
combined arms operations
|