Statements (64)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:Allied_occupation_of_Sicily
Political changes in Italy |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Approximately 200,000 total
Approximately 100,000 Axis Approximately 25,000 Allied |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Axis_powers
gptkb:Allied_forces |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Dwight_D._Eisenhower
gptkb:General_George_S._Patton gptkb:General_Bernard_Montgomery |
| gptkbp:date |
August 17, 1943
July 9, 1943 |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Italian_Campaign
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Boosted Allied morale
Led to the establishment of new military strategies Demonstrated the importance of supply lines Influenced the development of post-war military doctrine Involved the use of deception operations Involved significant logistical challenges Demonstrated the effectiveness of combined operations Demonstrated the impact of logistics in warfare Showcased the role of air power in modern warfare Influenced military strategy in subsequent campaigns Involved significant civilian displacement Demonstrated effectiveness of joint operations Demonstrated the importance of intelligence gathering Led to the establishment of new alliances Involved significant naval engagements Led to the establishment of new military tactics Involved multiple national forces Led to the establishment of new military doctrines Demonstrated the impact of morale on military effectiveness Marked the beginning of the Italian Campaign Influenced post-war European politics Shifted balance of power in the Mediterranean Involved significant political maneuvering among Allies Involved significant training and preparation for troops Involved significant humanitarian concerns. Involved significant international collaboration Involved significant naval and air support Involved significant psychological operations Led to increased cooperation among Allied nations Led to the fall of Mussolini Highlighted the importance of intelligence and deception Highlighted the importance of air-ground coordination Involved significant technological advancements in warfare Set the stage for future Allied operations in Europe |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sicilian campaign
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Politician
|
| gptkbp:notable_operations |
gptkb:Operation_Husky
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Collapse of Axis defenses in Sicily
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Operation_Torch
|
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
First major Allied invasion of Europe
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Capture Sicily
Prepare for invasion of mainland Italy Secure Mediterranean Sea routes |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Air superiority
Combined arms operations Amphibious landings |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Expedition_of_the_Thousand
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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