Soviet forces in the Battle of Smolensk

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military forces
gptkbp:awardedBy gptkb:Allied_powers
gptkbp:built equipment shortages
poor morale
gptkbp:casualties approximately 100,000
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:General_Georgy_Zhukov
gptkbp:engagesIn gptkb:German_Army_Group_Center
defensive maneuvers
defensive operations
retreat
counteroffensive operations
intense fighting
gptkbp:faced gptkb:German_blitzkrieg_tactics
logistical issues
communication breakdowns
German_air_superiority
German_encirclement_tactics
gptkbp:foughtAgainst gptkb:Nazi_Germany
gptkbp:goal defend_Smolensk
gptkbp:hasExperienceIn high attrition rates
gptkbp:hasImpactOn subsequent battles
future_Soviet_tactics
morale_of_Soviet_troops
gptkbp:hasMember gptkb:Soviet_generals
Soviet_commanders
gptkbp:hasOccupation local partisans
Soviet_civilians
gptkbp:hasPatentNumber loss of territory
strategic withdrawal
gptkbp:hasProductLine hold Smolensk
protect_Moscow
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first major battle of the Great Patriotic War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Soviet forces in the Battle of Smolensk
gptkbp:involvedIn urban warfare
gptkbp:isChallengedBy weather conditions
supply shortages
gptkbp:isEngagedIn defensive lines
heavy combat
gptkbp:isInvolvedIn supply chain issues
defensive strategies
retreat strategies
strategic withdrawals
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:Red_Army
Soviet_military_strategy
World_War_II_history
gptkbp:isPortrayedBy gptkb:Soviet_High_Command
gptkbp:operates gptkb:Soviet_High_Command
gptkbp:participatedIn gptkb:Battle_of_Smolensk
gptkbp:resultedIn German_victory
gptkbp:retreats gptkb:Moscow
gptkbp:skills approximately 300,000 troops
gptkbp:strategicGoals delay_German_advance
key_to_Moscow's_defense
gptkbp:supportedBy gptkb:Soviet_Air_Force
gptkbp:supportRole gptkb:Smolensk_region
gptkbp:uses defensive tactics
gptkbp:utilizes artillery units
reinforcements
infantry divisions
tank divisions
gptkbp:wasSupportedBy Soviet_logistics