Battle of the Western Desert
GPTKB entity
Statements (103)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Allied forces continued to push westward
Axis forces regrouped in Tunisia |
| gptkbp:casualties |
High casualties on both sides
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| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Axis_forces
gptkb:Allied_forces |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Portrayed in films and literature
Commemorated in military history |
| gptkbp:date |
1940-1943
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| gptkbp:duration |
3 years
approximately 3 years |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Second_Battle_of_El_Alamein
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the larger North African Campaign
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Boosted Allied morale
Influenced post-war military strategies Demonstrated the importance of logistics in warfare Showed the impact of weather on military campaigns Impact on Axis supply lines Highlighted the role of air power in modern warfare Highlighted the role of technology in warfare Showed the importance of morale in military campaigns Showcased the effectiveness of combined arms operations Showed the importance of adaptability in military strategy Highlighted the role of leadership in military success Showcased the challenges of desert warfare Highlighted the role of logistics in sustaining military operations Reinforced the importance of air superiority Demonstrated the impact of terrain on military operations Led to the establishment of new military doctrines Reinforced the need for effective communication in military operations Influence on Allied strategy Turning point in North African theater Marked a turning point in the North African Campaign Led to the eventual defeat of Axis forces in North Africa Set the stage for Operation Torch Contributed to the decline of Italian military power Influenced post-war military alliances Increased the importance of intelligence in warfare Demonstrated the importance of joint operations between branches of the military Demonstrated the impact of civilian support on military operations Influenced the post-war geopolitical landscape in North Africa. Established British dominance in North Africa Influenced the course of the Mediterranean theater Influenced the design of future military vehicles Contributed to the development of modern armored warfare Led to changes in military training and tactics Influenced the development of military strategy in arid environments Provided lessons for future military engagements Revealed weaknesses in Axis command structure Contributed to the evolution of military doctrine in the 20th century Demonstrated the effectiveness of deception operations Demonstrated the importance of supply chain management |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Western Desert
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Weather conditions
Logistics and supply lines Terrain challenges |
| gptkbp:involved_technology |
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:artillery tanks |
| gptkbp:key_battles |
gptkb:Battle_of_El_Alamein
gptkb:Battle_of_Tobruk gptkb:Battle_of_Gazala |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Studied in military academies
Influenced modern military strategy |
| gptkbp:location |
Western Desert, North Africa
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Operation_Crusader
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gulf_of_Sidra gptkb:Battle_of_El_Alamein gptkb:Battle_of_Medenine gptkb:Battle_of_Mersa_Matruh gptkb:Battle_of_Tobruk gptkb:Battle_of_the_Mareth_Line gptkb:Battle_of_the_Libyan_Desert gptkb:Battle_of_Gazala gptkb:Battle_of_Kasserine_Pass gptkb:Battle_of_the_Cauldron gptkb:Battle_of_the_Western_Desert_Campaign |
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Bernard_Montgomery
gptkb:Field_Marshal_Erwin_Rommel gptkb:Erwin_Rommel gptkb:General_Bernard_Montgomery |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Bir_Hakeim
gptkb:Battle_of_Mersa_Matruh gptkb:Siege_of_Tobruk |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Axis forces retreated
Allied control of the Mediterranean Allied forces gained control of Libya |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:political_impact |
Influenced the North African Campaign
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Operation_Compass
|
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic control of North Africa
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Oil resources in the Middle East
Control of supply routes Access to the Suez Canal |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
Encirclement
Flanking maneuvers Mobile warfare |
| gptkbp:theater |
gptkb:North_African_Campaign
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| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:military_campaigns
tank battle |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_El_Alamein
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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