Battle of the Volturnus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Mons_Lactarius
gptkb:Social_War
gptkbp:aftermath Led to the capture of Naples.
gptkbp:casualties Allied casualties approximately 1,000
Axis casualties approximately 3,000
Significant losses on both sides.
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Axis_forces
gptkb:Allied_forces
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Field_Marshal_Albert_Kesselring
gptkb:General_Mark_W._Clark
Leadership of Field Marshal Kesselring.
Leadership of General Clark.
gptkbp:conflict Established control over southern Italy.
Overcoming German defenses.
Secured southern Italy for the Allies.
gptkbp:cultural_impact Portrayed in historical documentaries.
gptkbp:date October 1, 1943
October 1943
gptkbp:enemy German defensive positions.
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Monte_Cassino
gptkbp:historical_analysis Studied for military tactics.
gptkbp:historical_context Part of World War II.
Context of World War II.
gptkbp:historical_documentation Chronicled in history books.
gptkbp:historical_event Documented in military archives.
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced subsequent military operations.
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked a turning point in the campaign.
Demonstrated Allied capabilities.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Volturnus
gptkbp:intelligence Allied reconnaissance missions.
gptkbp:involved_forces British Army.
German Army.
Italian Army.
United States Army.
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Memorials for fallen soldiers.
gptkbp:key_event Crossing of the river.
Engagements with German forces.
gptkbp:landscape River and mountainous region.
gptkbp:location Volturno River, Italy
gptkbp:logistics Supply lines established across the river.
gptkbp:military_strategy Part of larger military operations.
Utilized combined arms.
Crossing the Volturno River.
gptkbp:mission Achieve a breakthrough.
gptkbp:notable_allies Allied cooperation.
gptkbp:notable_battle Analyzed by historians.
After-action reports.
Importance of river crossings.
gptkbp:outcome Secured a foothold for the Allies in southern Italy.
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Italian_Campaign
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Salerno
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic crossing of the Volturno River
gptkbp:strategic_importance Involved extensive planning.
Allowed for further advances into Italy.
Set the stage for future offensives.
To push Axis forces out of Italy.
gptkbp:tactics Combined arms operations.
gptkbp:weather_conditions Rainy and difficult conditions.