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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_operations
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gptkbp:aftermath
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continued fighting in Normandy
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gptkbp:air_support
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:RAF_bombers
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gptkbp:casualties
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gptkb:significant
over 10,000
German casualties
significant Allied casualties
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gptkbp:commanded
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gptkb:General_Sir_Bernard_Montgomery
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:General_Sir_Bernard_Montgomery
gptkb:Lieutenant_General_Guy_Simonds
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gptkbp:communication
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radio transmissions
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gptkbp:date
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gptkb:1944
July 30, 1944
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gptkbp:duration
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approximately 10 days
July 30, 1944 to August 7, 1944
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gptkbp:enemy
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gptkb:Wehrmacht
gptkb:German_Army
gptkb:SS_Panzer_divisions
gptkb:German_7th_Army
gptkb:German_Panzer_divisions
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:Operation_Totalize
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gptkbp:goal
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breakout from the Normandy beachhead
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gptkbp:historical_achievement
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featured in documentaries
analyzed by historians
memorials established
studied in military academies
discussed in literature
commemorated in military history
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gptkbp:historical_context
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gptkb:Allied_invasion_of_Europe
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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highlighted the importance of air superiority
increased pressure on German forces
led to advancements in military technology
influenced post-war military strategies
influenced future operations
demonstrated the importance of logistics in warfare
contributed to the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany
contributed to the liberation of France
demonstrated Allied coordination
demonstrated the effectiveness of armored warfare
enhanced the reputation of the British Army
increased cooperation among Allied nations
increased morale among Allied troops
influenced future military operations in Europe
led to changes in German defensive tactics
marked a shift in the momentum of the war
paved the way for subsequent operations
set the stage for the liberation of Paris
showcased the effectiveness of combined operations
showcased the importance of planning and preparation
established a precedent for future joint operations
highlighted the role of intelligence in military success
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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contributed to the Allied advance in France
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Operation Bluecoat
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gptkbp:initiated_by
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gptkb:British_Army
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gptkbp:intelligence
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reconnaissance missions
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gptkbp:involved_forces
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gptkb:Canadian_Army
gptkb:British_2nd_Army
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gptkbp:involved_units
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gptkb:British_11th_Armoured_Division
gptkb:Canadian_3rd_Division
gptkb:British_15th_(Scottish)_Division
gptkb:Canadian_2nd_Division
British 43rd Infantry Division
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Normandy,_France
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gptkbp:logistics
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extensive supply lines
complex supply lines
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gptkbp:military_lessons
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gptkb:intelligence_gathering
logistical planning
importance of coordination
need for air superiority
adaptation to enemy tactics
use of armor in urban areas
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gptkbp:military_strategy
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combined arms operations
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gptkbp:military_unit
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gptkb:British_36th_Army
gptkb:British_20th_Army
gptkb:British_26th_Army
gptkb:British_30th_Army
gptkb:British_14th_Army
gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Army
gptkb:British_11th_Armoured_Division
gptkb:British_25th_Army
gptkb:British_35th_Army
gptkb:Canadian_3rd_Infantry_Division
gptkb:British_24th_Army
gptkb:British_32nd_Army
gptkb:British_21st_Army
gptkb:British_18th_Army
gptkb:British_3rd_Infantry_Division
gptkb:British_5th_Infantry_Division
gptkb:British_7th_Armoured_Division
gptkb:British_48th_Army
gptkb:British_34th_Army
gptkb:British_16th_Army
gptkb:British_38th_Army
gptkb:British_50th_Infantry_Division
gptkb:British_27th_Army
gptkb:British_6th_Airborne_Division
gptkb:British_13th_Army
gptkb:British_17th_Army
gptkb:British_4th_Infantry_Division
gptkb:British_8th_Army
gptkb:British_46th_Army
gptkb:British_28th_Army
gptkb:British_50th_Army
gptkb:British_40th_Army
gptkb:British_12th_Army
gptkb:British_23rd_Army
gptkb:British_42nd_Army
gptkb:British_22nd_Army
gptkb:British_9th_Army
gptkb:British_15th_(Scottish)_Division
gptkb:British_1st_Army_Tank_Brigade
gptkb:British_2nd_Armoured_Brigade
gptkb:Canadian_2nd_Armoured_Brigade
gptkb:British_31st_Army
gptkb:British_33rd_Army
gptkb:British_37th_Army
gptkb:British_39th_Army
gptkb:British_41st_Army
gptkb:British_45th_Army
gptkb:British_47th_Army
gptkb:British_49th_Army
gptkb:British_10th_Army
British 43rd Infantry Division
British 19th Army
British 29th Army
British 44th Army
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gptkbp:notable_ships
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gptkb:Royal_Navy
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gptkbp:objective
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to capture the city of Caen
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gptkbp:operations
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gptkb:Operation_Bluecoat_II
gptkb:Operation_Epsom
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gptkbp:outcome
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Allied victory
success
Allied advance
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:preceded_by
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gptkb:Operation_Goodwood
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:Operation_Epsom
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gptkbp:result
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territorial gains
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gptkbp:resulted_in
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liberation of several towns
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gptkbp:significance
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part of the Battle of Normandy
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gptkbp:strategy
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combined arms warfare
breakthrough operation
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Operation_Totalize
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gptkbp:tactics
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combined arms tactics
armor and infantry assault
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gptkbp:tactics_used
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infantry support
artillery bombardment
armored assault
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gptkbp:terrain
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rural countryside
hedgerows
hilly and wooded terrain
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gptkbp:weather_conditions
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challenging
hot summer weather
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Erwin_Rommel
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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