Statements (126)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Cornelius_Ryan
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Withdrawal of Allied troops
increased German defenses Allied strategic reassessment increased German control in the Netherlands |
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:John_Frost_Bridge
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
high civilian casualties
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| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Allied_forces |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Field_Marshal_Bernard_Montgomery
gptkb:Major_General_Roy_Urquhart General Kurt Student |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
affected post-war relations in Europe
|
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
inspired various documentaries
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| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
Films and literature
|
| gptkbp:date |
September 17, 1944
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
A Bridge Too Far (1977)
The Battle of Arnhem (1977) Theirs Is the Glory (1946) |
| gptkbp:duration |
9 days
|
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:A_Bridge_Too_Far
|
| gptkbp:first_published |
The Battle of Arnhem by Cornelius Ryan
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Bulge
|
| gptkbp:goal |
Capture of the Arnhem bridge
capture the bridge at Arnhem |
| gptkbp:has_ability |
approximately 8,000 German troops
over 10,000 Allied troops |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
studied in military academies
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:World_War_II
involved German occupation forces involved local Dutch population involved resistance movements part of the Allied liberation of Western Europe |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
one of the largest airborne operations in history
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced future military operations
Influenced future airborne operations |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
led to changes in military doctrine
influenced public perception of the war remains a topic of debate among historians showcased the importance of intelligence demonstrated challenges of airborne operations failed to secure a route into Germany highlighted logistical issues in warfare inspired veterans' organizations. revealed limitations of Allied strategy served as a cautionary tale for future operations contributed to the narrative of the Allied campaign in Europe |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Battle of Arnhem
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
films and literature
|
| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:Polish_1st_Independent_Parachute_Brigade
gptkb:British_1st_Airborne_Division gptkb:US_82nd_Airborne_Division gptkb:US_101st_Airborne_Division |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Airborne_Memorial
Annual memorial services Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery Annual Airborne March |
| gptkbp:key_event |
gptkb:Civilian_casualties
gptkb:Operation_Pegasus gptkb:Battle_of_Oosterbeek gptkb:Battle_of_the_Arnhem_Bridge gptkb:British_1st_Airborne_Division_drop_zone gptkb:Battle_of_Nijmegen Impact on post-war Europe Lessons learned for future operations Civilian involvement Use of gliders for troop transport Operation Market Garden planning Impact on German strategy German counterattacks Allied command decisions Impact on Allied morale Resistance from German forces Allied air superiority loss Allied air support issues Destruction of Arnhem city Destruction of the bridge Evacuation of remaining troops Final stand of British troops German 9th SS Panzer Division involvement German reinforcements arrival Loss of communication with HQ Operation Market Garden failure Supply drop failures |
| gptkbp:legacy |
remains a subject of study in military academies
influence on NATO strategies impact on future military planning lessons learned in airborne operations symbol of Allied determination |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Arnhem,_Netherlands
|
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:Polish_1st_Independent_Parachute_Brigade
gptkb:British_1st_Airborne_Division gptkb:US_82nd_Airborne_Division gptkb:US_101st_Airborne_Division |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
securing key infrastructure
combined arms approach airborne landings behind enemy lines rapid advance of ground troops use of deception and diversion |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
often viewed as a failure
|
| gptkbp:notable_operations |
gptkb:Operation_Market_Garden
airborne operation |
| gptkbp:objective |
Secure bridges over the Rhine River
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
German victory
Allied defeat |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Operation_Market_Garden
gptkb:World_War_II |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Nijmegen
|
| gptkbp:result |
Allied defeat
Heavy casualties for Allied forces |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
heavy casualties for Allied forces
|
| gptkbp:significance |
part of World War II
Part of the larger Allied campaign in Western Europe failed attempt to secure a bridge |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
capture key bridges
cut off German forces establish a foothold in the Netherlands secure bridges over the Rhine |
| gptkbp:tactics |
combined arms operations
airborne assault ground offensive Airborne assault |
| gptkbp:type |
airborne operation
|
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
poor weather hampered air support
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