Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_operations
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
set the stage for the Italian Campaign
led to the eventual defeat of Axis forces in North Africa |
| gptkbp:air_support |
provided by the Royal Air Force
provided by the U. S. Army Air Forces |
| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 19,000
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Dwight_D._Eisenhower
gptkb:General_George_S._Patton gptkb:General_Bernard_Montgomery |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
depicted in various films and documentaries
inspired military historians and strategists |
| gptkbp:date |
November 8, 1942
|
| gptkbp:end_date |
November 16, 1942
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Operation_Roundup
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the North African Campaign
occurred during World War II |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
demonstrated the effectiveness of Allied cooperation
marked a turning point in the war in North Africa |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Operation Torch Plan
|
| gptkbp:initiated_by |
gptkb:Allied_Forces
|
| gptkbp:intelligence |
utilized intelligence from the Office of Strategic Services
|
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States gptkb:Free_French_Forces |
| gptkbp:key_battles |
gptkb:Battle_of_Algiers
gptkb:Battle_of_Casablanca gptkb:Battle_of_Oran |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future amphibious operations
remains a key study in military strategy |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:North_Africa
|
| gptkbp:logistics |
involved extensive planning and coordination
|
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:Royal_Navy gptkb:United_States_Army |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
combined arms approach
utilized deception tactics emphasized rapid troop deployment focused on securing ports |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
provided by the U. S. Navy
provided by the Royal Navy |
| gptkbp:objective |
to gain control of North Africa
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:political_impact |
increased support for the Allied cause in North Africa
strengthened the Free French Forces |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Operation_Sledgehammer
|
| gptkbp:significance |
first major Allied amphibious operation in World War II
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
opened a new front against Axis powers
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Operation_Husky
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| gptkbp:type |
amphibious assault
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Operation_Torch
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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