Statements (73)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_campaigns
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Establishment of Allied control in North Africa
Preparation for the Italian Campaign Increased Allied cooperation Development of new military strategies Increased Allied morale Impact on German strategy in the Mediterranean Preparation for the invasion of Italy Shift in focus to the European theater |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Approximately 1 million total
Approximately 400,000 Allied casualties Approximately 500,000 Axis casualties Allied casualties approximately 500,000 Axis casualties approximately 500,000 |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Axis_Powers
gptkb:Allied_Powers |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Axis_Powers
gptkb:Allied_Powers |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Portrayed in films
Documented in books Studied in military academies Influenced military doctrine Commemorated in memorials |
| gptkbp:end_date |
May 13, 1943
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Boosted Allied morale
Turning point in the Western Desert Campaign Influenced post-war geopolitics Impact on Axis supply lines Led to the Italian Campaign Demonstrated the effectiveness of combined operations Showcased the importance of logistics in warfare Influenced subsequent Allied operations in Europe Led to the eventual invasion of Italy |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
North Africa Campaign
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| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:Commonwealth_nations
gptkb:France gptkb:Germany gptkb:Italy gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:key |
gptkb:Bernard_Montgomery
gptkb:Dwight_D._Eisenhower gptkb:Erwin_Rommel gptkb:George_S._Patton |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:General_Dwight_D._Eisenhower
gptkb:General_George_S._Patton gptkb:Field_Marshal_Erwin_Rommel gptkb:General_Bernard_Montgomery |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:North_Africa
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Air superiority
Use of tanks Combined arms operations Mobile warfare Tank warfare |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_El_Alamein
gptkb:Operation_Torch gptkb:Battle_of_Gazala gptkb:Battle_of_Kasserine_Pass gptkb:Siege_of_Tobruk |
| gptkbp:notable_operations |
gptkb:Operation_Crusader
gptkb:Operation_Battleaxe gptkb:Operation_Lightfoot gptkb:Operation_Sardine gptkb:Operation_Supercharge gptkb:Operation_Vulcan |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:start_date |
June 10, 1940
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Access to oil supplies in the Middle East
Access to Middle Eastern oil supplies Control of the Mediterranean Sea |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:George_S._Patton
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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