Operation: Overlord

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:aftermath led to the Battle of Normandy
gptkbp:aircraft_operated over 13,000 aircraft involved
gptkbp:casualties approximately 425,000
gptkbp:code gptkb:D-Day
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Dwight_D._Eisenhower
gptkb:Field_Marshal_Erwin_Rommel
gptkbp:cuisine gptkb:Gold_Beach
gptkb:Omaha_Beach
gptkb:Juno_Beach
gptkb:Utah_Beach
gptkb:Sword_Beach
gptkbp:cultural_impact depicted in numerous films and books
gptkbp:date June 6, 1944
gptkbp:established gptkb:Allied_Forces
gptkbp:future_plans more than two years
gptkbp:goal establish a foothold in continental Europe
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied in military academies worldwide
gptkbp:historical_impact led to the liberation of Western Europe
gptkbp:historical_significance pivotal moment in World War II
gptkbp:intelligence extensive reconnaissance missions
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in D-Day memorials and ceremonies
gptkbp:legacy symbol of Allied cooperation
gptkbp:location gptkb:Normandy,_France
gptkbp:logistics massive logistical operation
gptkbp:media_appearances featured in documentaries and news coverage
gptkbp:military_branch honored in various events
gptkbp:military_strategy combined arms approach
over 156,000 troops landed on D-Day
gptkbp:notable_allies defended by approximately 50 divisions
gptkbp:notable_battle importance of planning and coordination
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Market_Garden
amphibious assault
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:Operation_Neptune
over 5,000 ships involved
gptkbp:outcome Allied victory
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:precedes gptkb:Operation_Neptune
gptkbp:significance largest amphibious invasion in history
gptkbp:strategic_importance contributed to the defeat of Nazi Germany
opened a second front against Nazi Germany
gptkbp:supports gptkb:Operation_Airborne
gptkbp:technique gptkb:Operation_Bodyguard
gptkbp:weather_conditions poor weather delayed the invasion
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:the_Systems_Alliance
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4