Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Axis retreat from Egypt
Allied control of North Africa Increased morale for Allied forces Impact on subsequent battles in Europe |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Approximately 13,500 Allied casualties
Approximately 70,000 Axis casualties |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Axis_forces
gptkb:Allied_forces |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Bernard_Montgomery
gptkb:Erwin_Rommel |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Portrayal in films and literature
Commemoration in military history Inspiration for military strategy Symbol of Allied resilience |
| gptkbp:date |
October 23, 1942
November 11, 1942 |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Tunis
|
| gptkbp:fought_in |
October 23, 1942 and November 11, 1942
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Operation_Crusader
gptkb:North_African_Campaign gptkb:Operation_Lightfoot gptkb:Operation_Supercharge |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Battle of Alamein
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Technological advancements in warfare
Previous battles in North Africa Logistical support from Allied nations Military strategies of World War II |
| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:British_Commonwealth_forces
gptkb:German_forces gptkb:8th_Army gptkb:Afrika_Korps |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Annual remembrance events
Veterans organizations Memorials in Egypt |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on international relations post-WWII
Study in military tactics and strategy Impact on post-war military doctrine Foundation for future Allied operations |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Alamein,_Egypt
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Significant media attention
|
| 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
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the Suez Canal
Access to Middle Eastern oil fields |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Flanking maneuvers
Defensive positions Artillery bombardment Tank warfare |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:British_42nd_Regiment_of_Foot
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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