Scorched Earth

GPTKB entity

Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military strategy
gptkbp:associated_with destruction of resources
gptkbp:concept in military ethics
gptkbp:conflict as a last resort
gptkbp:criticism due to ethical implications
for its impact on civilians
gptkbp:doctrine that has evolved over time
gptkbp:employs during retreats
gptkbp:goal deny resources to the enemy
gptkbp:hasPrograms to achieve military objectives
to disrupt supply lines
to weaken enemy morale
that can affect post-war recovery
that can backfire
that can be employed by both sides in a conflict
that can be employed in civil wars
that can be employed in resource-rich areas
that can be employed in territorial disputes
that can be used in asymmetric warfare
that can be used to achieve surprise attacks
that can be used to disrupt enemy operations
that can be used to gain leverage in negotiations
that can be used to intimidate opponents
that can create power vacuums
that can escalate conflicts
that can have long-lasting effects on a region
that can lead to increased civilian suffering
that can lead to increased hostilities
that can lead to international condemnation
that can lead to retaliation
that dates back to ancient times
used in total war
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Scorched Earth
gptkbp:includes burning crops
destroying infrastructure
evacuating civilians
flooding areas
gptkbp:is_a to inflict economic damage
used in environmental discussions
to achieve strategic objectives
that can refer to various forms of destruction
used in military literature
gptkbp:is_a_way_to that has been documented in various cultures
gptkbp:is_available_in gptkb:the_Napoleonic_Wars
historical conflicts
gptkbp:is_used_in warfare
in guerrilla warfare
gptkbp:leads humanitarian crises
long-term environmental damage
gptkbp:legacy various armies
gptkbp:militaryRank that has been analyzed by historians
that has historical precedents
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:American_Civil_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:resultedIn mass displacement of populations
gptkbp:tactics that has been debated in ethical discussions.