Statements (45)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_El_Alamein
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gptkbp:aftermath |
Axis forces regrouping
Allied advance into Tunisia increased Allied cooperation preparation for Operation Torch strategic importance of North Africa |
gptkbp:casualties |
significant losses on both sides
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gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Axis_powers
gptkb:Allies |
gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Bernard_Montgomery
gptkb:Erwin_Rommel |
gptkbp:cultural_impact |
depicted in films
memorials established commemorated in literature studied in military academies historical documentaries produced |
gptkbp:date |
October 23, 1942
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gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Second_Battle_of_El_Alamein
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gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Sir_Winston_Churchill
gptkb:Montgomery's_Eighth_Army gptkb:Dwight_D._Eisenhower gptkb:Franklin_D._Roosevelt gptkb:George_S._Patton gptkb:Rommel's_Afrika_Korps |
gptkbp:historical_impact |
boosted Allied morale
influenced subsequent battles in North Africa led to the retreat of Axis forces |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Breakthrough at El Alamein
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gptkbp:legacy |
remains a subject of study in military history
influenced modern military strategy symbol of Allied cooperation considered a key victory for the Allies |
gptkbp:location |
El Alamein, Egypt
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gptkbp:military_technology |
use of tanks
air support use of artillery |
gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:First_Battle_of_El_Alamein
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gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
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gptkbp:significance |
turning point in North African campaign
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gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:Operation_Lightfoot
armored warfare infantry assault |