Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Joseph_Joffre
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
led to changes in military leadership
increased use of artillery increased public awareness of the war shift in tactics towards combined arms operations |
| gptkbp:casualties |
over 1 million
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:United_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Sir_Douglas_Haig
gptkb:General_Fritz_von_Below |
| gptkbp:date |
July 1, 1916
July to November 1916 |
| gptkbp:end_date |
November 18, 1916
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Arras
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:World_War_I
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
symbol of the horrors of war
inspired numerous books and films remains a subject of study in military academies highlighted the role of technology in warfare remains a key study in military history led to the development of new military doctrines demonstrated the importance of logistics in military operations influenced international relations in the post-war period influenced public perception of military leadership shaped the narrative of World War I in popular culture demonstrated the futility of trench warfare increased recruitment and enlistment in the UK influenced the post-war landscape of Europe led to the establishment of the Pals Battalions marked a turning point in the war for the Allies highlighted the need for better coordination between infantry and artillery contributed to the development of modern military strategy led to the establishment of war memorials across the UK |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
First Battle of the Somme
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| gptkbp:impact |
influenced future military tactics
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| gptkbp:is_a_place_for |
gptkb:military_unit
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Thiepval_Memorial
gptkb:Somme_Battlefield |
| gptkbp:location |
Somme River, France
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
first day was the bloodiest in British military history
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Verdun
|
| gptkbp:result |
tactical stalemate
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| gptkbp:significance |
one of the largest battles of World War I
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| gptkbp:tactics |
attrition warfare
trench warfare use of tanks |