Second Battle of El Alamein

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_El_Alamein
gptkbp:aftermath Allied advance into North Africa
Allied control of North Africa
gptkbp:casualties Approximately 13,500 Allied casualties
Approximately 70,000 Axis casualties
Allied Forces: approximately 13,500
Axis Powers: approximately 59,000
Allied casualties approximately 13,500
Axis casualties approximately 59,000
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Allied_Forces
gptkb:Axis_Powers
gptkb:Axis_forces
gptkb:Allied_forces
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Axis_powers
gptkb:Allies
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Bernard_Montgomery
gptkb:Erwin_Rommel
gptkb:Fritz_Bayerlein
gptkb:Lieutenant_General_Bernard_Montgomery
gptkbp:cultural_impact Educational programs
Public memorials
Films and documentaries
Military history studies
Portrayed in films and literature
Books and literature
gptkbp:date October 23, 1942
November 11, 1942
October 23, 1942 to November 11, 1942
gptkbp:duration 12 days
19 days
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Tunisia
gptkbp:historical_analysis Studied for military tactics
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:North_African_Campaign
Part of the broader conflict of World War II.
gptkbp:historical_debate Effectiveness of Montgomery's leadership
gptkbp:historical_significance Boosted Allied morale
Marked the beginning of the end for Axis powers in North Africa
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Second Battle of El Alamein
gptkbp:intelligence Allied codebreaking efforts
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:El_Alamein_War_Cemetery
gptkb:El_Alamein_Memorial
Annual remembrance services
Memorials and anniversaries
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:Commonwealth_nations
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:British_forces
gptkb:India
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkb:South_Africa
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:United_States_forces
gptkb:Indian_forces
gptkb:South_African_forces
gptkb:Free_French_forces
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
Australian forces
New Zealand forces
gptkbp:landscape gptkb:dessert
Desert terrain
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future military strategies
Commemorated in military history
Studied in military academies
Influenced future military operations
Symbol of Allied cooperation
gptkbp:location El Alamein, Egypt
gptkbp:logistics Supply lines crucial for success
gptkbp:media_appearances Documentaries and books
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:Eighth_Army
gptkbp:military_strategy Combined arms approach
gptkbp:military_technology Use of tanks and artillery
gptkbp:notable_allies gptkb:Afrika_Korps
Strengthened Allied cooperation
gptkbp:notable_battle Importance of logistics and intelligence
Part of the larger Western Desert Campaign
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Operation_Crusader
gptkb:Battle_of_Medenine
gptkb:Battle_of_Mersa_Matruh
gptkb:Battle_of_Tunis
gptkb:Battle_of_Gazala
gptkb:Battle_of_Kasserine_Pass
gptkb:Battle_of_Mareth_Line
gptkb:Battle_of_Alam_el_Halfa
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Bertram
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:starship
gptkbp:outcome Destruction of Axis forces
Destruction of the Afrika Korps
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:First_Battle_of_El_Alamein
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance Turning point in the North African campaign
Turning point in the North African Campaign
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the Suez Canal
End of Axis control in North Africa
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Tunis
gptkbp:supports gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:Operation_Lightfoot
gptkb:Operation_Supercharge
Flanking maneuvers
Artillery bombardment
Tank warfare
Infantry assaults
gptkbp:weather_conditions Dust storms