Italian campaign in North Africa
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:the_Italian_Army
gptkb:Fascist_regime_in_Italy gptkb:Royal_Italian_Army gptkb:Fascism_in_Italy gptkb:Galeazzo_Ciano |
| gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:General_Erwin_Rommel
gptkb:General_Italo_Balbo |
| gptkbp:consequences |
Increased Allied control in North Africa
Loss of Italian colonies Shift in balance of power in the Mediterranean |
| gptkbp:ends_at |
1943
|
| gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:Allied_forces
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Highlighted the role of propaganda in warfare
Highlighted the challenges of desert warfare Set the stage for future conflicts in the region Demonstrated the importance of air superiority Influenced military strategy in subsequent campaigns Demonstrated the importance of logistics Influenced post-war colonial policies Led to the eventual Allied invasion of Italy Affected the course of the war in Europe Contributed to the downfall of Mussolini Increased American military involvement in Europe Showed the effectiveness of combined arms warfare Showed the impact of intelligence and reconnaissance Revealed the limitations of Italian military capabilities |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Italian campaign in North Africa
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:British_Eighth_Army
gptkb:German_Afrika_Korps gptkb:American_forces |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Italy |
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:1940
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:North_Africa
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_El_Alamein
gptkb:Battle_of_Gazala gptkb:Battle_of_Kasserine_Pass gptkb:Siege_of_Tobruk gptkb:Battle_of_Mareth_Line |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
Axis defeat
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
gptkb:Operation_Crusader
gptkb:Operation_Torch gptkb:Operation_Battleaxe gptkb:Operation_Lightfoot gptkb:Operation_Supercharge |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the Suez Canal
Access to Middle Eastern oil Establishing a foothold in Africa |