Battle of the Western Desert Offensive
GPTKB entity
Statements (79)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_conflict
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| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Axis_forces
gptkb:Allied_forces |
| gptkbp:date |
1940-1943
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 3 years
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Second_Battle_of_El_Alamein
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Influenced post-war military strategies
Involved the use of armored divisions Involved multiple nations Led to changes in command structure Involved the use of deception tactics Involved the use of fortifications Involved reconnaissance missions Involved significant casualties Involved air support operations Involved intelligence operations Involved propaganda efforts Part of the North African Campaign Involved the use of military diplomacy Involved the use of strategic planning Involved the use of tactical maneuvers Contributed to the eventual defeat of Axis powers in North Africa Involved the use of infantry divisions Involved the use of psychological operations Affected morale of both sides Influenced by the Battle of Britain Involved collaboration with local forces Involved desert warfare tactics Involved guerrilla warfare tactics Involved naval support operations Involved the use of air defense systems Involved the use of air superiority tactics Involved the use of anti-tank weapons Involved the use of armored vehicles Involved the use of artillery units Involved the use of coalition forces Involved the use of communication strategies Involved the use of counter-insurgency tactics Involved the use of evacuation strategies Involved the use of international alliances Involved the use of joint operations Involved the use of logistics planning Involved the use of medical support units Involved the use of military history studies Involved the use of military training programs Involved the use of supply chain management Involved the use of supply depots Involved the use of veterans' affairs programs Involved the use of war crimes investigations Involved the use of war reparations discussions Significant for logistics and supply lines Significant for tank warfare Involved the use of post-war reconstruction efforts Involved the use of military technology advancements |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Western Desert Offensive
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:North_Africa
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_El_Alamein
gptkb:Battle_of_Bir_Hakeim gptkb:Battle_of_Mersa_Matruh gptkb:Battle_of_Tobruk gptkb:Battle_of_Sidi_Rezegh gptkb:Battle_of_the_Mareth_Line gptkb:Battle_of_Gazala gptkb:Battle_of_Kasserine_Pass gptkb:Battle_of_the_Cauldron |
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Field_Marshal_Erwin_Rommel
gptkb:General_Bernard_Montgomery |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Axis retreat from Egypt
Allied control of Libya |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Operation_Compass
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| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Control of North Africa
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the Suez Canal
Access to oil fields Supply routes to the Middle East |
| gptkbp:theater |
gptkb:Mediterranean_Theater_of_World_War_II
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_El_Alamein
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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