Statements (164)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_operation
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Gibraltar
gptkb:Erwin_Rommel gptkb:automobile |
| gptkbp:activities |
British Army report
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
continued fighting in Normandy
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
high
significant losses on both sides High for both sides Approximately 4,000 British troops Approximately 2,000 German troops over 4,000 British casualties over 5,000 German casualties |
| gptkbp:command_structure |
gptkb:British_2nd_Army_HQ
|
| gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:General_Bernard_Montgomery
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Sir_Bernard_Montgomery
gptkb:General_Sir_Miles_Dempsey gptkb:Lieutenant_General_Sir_Bernard_Montgomery gptkb:Lieutenant_General_Sir_Oliver_Leese Montgomery's leadership style |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
affected post-war Europe
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
contributed to the liberation of France
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced literature and films about WWII
|
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
depicted in documentaries
|
| gptkbp:date |
gptkb:1944
June 26 -July 1, 1944 June 26 to July 1, 1944 |
| gptkbp:doctrine |
influenced future operations
|
| gptkbp:duration |
6 days
June 26 to July 1, 1944 |
| gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:military_officer
gptkb:German_7th_Army Strong German defenses estimated at 10,000 troops |
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:military_unit
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Operation_Goodwood
gptkb:Operation_Charnwood |
| gptkbp:goal |
Capture the city of Caen
capture the city of Caen |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
analyzed for its tactical lessons
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:World_War_II
Part of the larger Normandy Campaign part of the larger Normandy campaign |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Effectiveness of the operation
discussed among historians |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
documented in military archives
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Documented in military archives
set the stage for further operations |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced future operations
shaped future military strategies |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Contributed to the liberation of France
demonstrated Allied capabilities |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Operation Epsom
|
| gptkbp:intelligence |
limited
Gathered from reconnaissance missions gathered from reconnaissance missions |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:British_2nd_Army
|
| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:British_11th_Armoured_Division
gptkb:Canadian_3rd_Division gptkb:15th_(Scottish)_Division gptkb:43rd_Wessex_Division gptkb:50th_(Northumbrian)_Division gptkb:British_15th_(Scottish)_Division 7th Armoured Division British 43rd (Wessex) Division |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
remembered in military history
Remembered in military history |
| gptkbp:landscape |
hedgerows
Rural and urban areas |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Normandy,_France
|
| gptkbp:logistics |
Challenging due to terrain
challenging due to terrain complex supply lines |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
reported by war correspondents
Reported by war correspondents |
| gptkbp:military_branch |
Testimonies from soldiers
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
encirclement
Breakthrough and encirclement encirclement of Caen |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
utilized tanks and artillery
|
| gptkbp:mission |
Critiques of planning and execution
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Tilly-sur-Seulles
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Odon gptkb:Battle_of_Caen logistical planning importance of leadership impact of technology on warfare Studied in military academies importance of reconnaissance use of deception tactics importance of intelligence gathering importance of air superiority importance of morale use of technology in warfare importance of local knowledge importance of logistics and planning communication between units impact of weather on operations importance of adaptability in tactics importance of joint operations integration of different military branches need for coordination adaptation to terrain importance of reconnaissance missions analyzed for effectiveness Importance of logistics and air support impact of terrain on strategy importance of training and preparation need for effective supply chains understanding enemy capabilities importance of morale in troops impact of civilian population on operations importance of post-operation analysis need for effective command structure importance of civilian considerations in military operations dealing with enemy fortifications impact of enemy tactics on planning impact of logistics on success importance of flexibility in plans importance of planning for contingencies importance of understanding enemy strategy need for continuous training need for effective communication systems use of armor in urban areas |
| gptkbp:notable_operations |
gptkb:Operation_Bluecoat
gptkb:Operation_Charnwood |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:starship
Provided by the Royal Navy provided by the Royal Navy |
| gptkbp:objective |
Advance beyond the Odon River
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Limited territorial gains
tactical success |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Battle_of_Normandy
gptkb:World_War_II |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Operation_Overlord
gptkb:Operation_Perch |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
mixed due to casualties
|
| gptkbp:result |
Tactical victory for the Allies
tactical victory for the Allies |
| gptkbp:retirement_year |
Influenced subsequent Allied operations
|
| gptkbp:significance |
part of the larger Normandy campaign
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Set the stage for future offensives
part of the Battle of Normandy Part of the Battle of Normandy disrupt German reinforcements failed to capture Caen immediately to secure a foothold in Caen |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Operation_Bluecoat
gptkb:Operation_Goodwood gptkb:Operation_Charnwood |
| gptkbp:supports |
gptkb:military_base
approximately 30,000 troops Provided by the Royal Air Force provided by the Royal Air Force |
| gptkbp:tactics |
combined arms warfare
Combined arms tactics combined arms defensive positions |
| gptkbp:type |
offensive operation
Offensive operation |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
challenging
poor visibility Mixed weather |