Statements (294)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_events
gptkb:military_conflict gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:air_force_involved |
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:Luftwaffe |
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:radar_system
gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire gptkb:Hawker_Hurricane gptkb:British_radar_network gptkb:Chain_Home gptkb:Royal_Observer_Corps gptkb:Heinkel_He_111 gptkb:Messerschmitt_Bf_109 gptkb:Dornier_Do_17 anti-aircraft artillery civilian air raid precautions increased in the UK |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Richard_Overy
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:N/_A
|
| gptkbp:based_on |
Battle of Britain (historical event)
|
| gptkbp:box_office |
£1.2 million
|
| gptkbp:budget |
£1.5 million
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
over 1,500 British personnel
over 90,000 German personnel British military losses German military losses |
| gptkbp:caused_by |
German invasion plans
|
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Douglas_Slocombe
|
| gptkbp:climate_impact |
affected flight operations
|
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:Luftwaffe gptkb:Nazi_Germany |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:Nazi_Germany |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Hermann_Göring
gptkb:Hugh_Dowding gptkb:Air_Chief_Marshal_Sir_Hugh_Dowding |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Britain_Day
|
| gptkbp:commemoration |
gptkb:Battle_of_Britain_Day
|
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed reviews
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Historical reenactments
inspired literature inspired films inspired films and literature Public memorials inspired literature and art Inspiration for literature Films and documentaries Inspiration for films Songs and literature Public commemorations inspired documentaries inspired songs Inspiration for music depicted in documentaries Commemoration in art commemorated in annual events Art and exhibitions celebrated in music and songs depicted the Battle of Britain in WWII |
| gptkbp:date |
May 10, 1940
October 31, 1940 July 10, 1940 |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Guy_Hamilton
|
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:20th_Century_Fox
|
| gptkbp:documentary |
gptkb:The_Battle_of_Britain_(1969_film)
gptkb:The_Battle_of_Britain_(TV_series) |
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 4 months
|
| gptkbp:editing |
gptkb:John_Glen
|
| gptkbp:end_date |
October 31, 1940
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| gptkbp:event_type |
gptkb:military_aircraft
|
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
nan
“ Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” |
| gptkbp:features |
dogfights
|
| gptkbp:film |
gptkb:The_Battle_of_Britain_(1969)
|
| gptkbp:film_series |
gptkb:N/_A
|
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Spain
gptkb:United_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:Battle_of_Britain_(1969)
|
| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:The_Battle_of_Britain_by_James_Holland
The Battle of Britain: Five Months That Changed History The Battle of Britain by Richard Overy |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:N/_A
|
| gptkbp:fought_against |
Germany and the United Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:war
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Strategic assessments
Tactical evaluations studied by military historians Lessons learned for future conflicts Military historians' studies Impact on air warfare |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
followed by the Blitz
part of the larger air war in Europe preceded by the Fall of France |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Sir_Winston_Churchill
gptkb:King_George_VI gptkb:Hitler gptkb:Hermann_Göring gptkb:Sir_Keith_Park gptkb:Air_Chief_Marshal_Sir_Hugh_Dowding |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced post-war military aviation
influenced international relations post-war commemorated annually on Battle of Britain Day demonstrated effectiveness of air defense established air superiority as crucial influenced Allied strategies led to the formation of the RAF Fighter Command recognized by various memorials and museums shaped British national identity shifted public opinion against Nazi Germany pivotal in the Allied victory |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Turning point in the war
boosted Allied morale first major campaign fought entirely by air forces Prevented German invasion of Britain demonstrated effectiveness of radar marked a turning point in WWII |
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
DVD and Blu-ray
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Battle of Britain
|
| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:The_Blitz
gptkb:London_Blitz significant bombing of British cities |
| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:Operation_Sea_Lion
|
| gptkbp:influence |
British morale
Allied strategy |
| gptkbp:influenced |
Subsequent war films
Documentaries on WWII Video games about WWII |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:The_Longest_Day
gptkb:The_Dam_Busters gptkb:633_Squadron |
| gptkbp:intelligence |
gptkb:British_codebreakers
|
| gptkbp:involves |
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:Luftwaffe |
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
gptkb:historians
|
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:Sir_Winston_Churchill
gptkb:Hermann_Göring |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
defensive tactics
strategic bombing the role of technology the use of propaganda civilian involvement the impact on international relations the importance of intelligence the use of camouflage intense aerial combat the legacy of the conflict the importance of training fighter aircraft deployment the role of logistics the use of fighter command the use of anti-aircraft guns the impact on civilian life the role of women in the war effort the development of tactics the impact on British morale the impact on German strategy the impact on future air warfare the involvement of Commonwealth forces the legacy of the RAF the role of aircrew training the role of reconnaissance missions the role of the British public the role of the Home Guard the role of veterans. the significance of air defense systems the significance of air raids the significance of the Hawker Hurricane the use of barrage balloons the use of night raids the use of the Chain Home system |
| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
gptkb:historical_records
|
| gptkbp:is_followed_by |
the bombing of London
|
| gptkbp:is_notable_for |
gptkb:the_Blitz
the use of radar the introduction of the Spitfire the resilience of British civilians |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
gptkb:films
gptkb:literature |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:military_history
|
| gptkbp:key_aircraft |
gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire
gptkb:Hawker_Hurricane gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress gptkb:Heinkel_He_111 gptkb:Messerschmitt_Bf_109 gptkb:Dornier_Do_17 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Hermann_Göring
gptkb:Hugh_Dowding |
| gptkbp:led_to |
Operation Sea Lion cancellation
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future air warfare strategies
Inspiration for future air defense strategies Royal Air Force's reputation |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:losses |
over 1,500 British aircraft
over 2,500 German aircraft |
| gptkbp:memorials |
gptkb:RAF_Museum_London
gptkb:St._George's_Chapel,_Windsor_Castle gptkb:Battle_of_Britain_Memorial gptkb:Battle_of_Britain_Monument gptkb:Churchill_War_Rooms |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
gptkb:radar_system
gptkb:fighter_aircraft Bombers Anti-aircraft guns Airborne interception radar |
| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Ron_Goodwin
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Hermann_Göring
gptkb:Hugh_Dowding gptkb:Sir_Keith_Park gptkb:Air_Chief_Marshal_Sir_Hugh_Dowding |
| gptkbp:notable_leader |
gptkb:Hermann_Göring
gptkb:Hugh_Dowding |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
We shall fight on the beaches
Never in the field of human conflict |
| gptkbp:notable_scene |
Aerial dogfights
German Luftwaffe attacks RAF command center scenes |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
gptkb:1940
July 1940 October 1940 June 1940 May 1940 September 1940 August 1940 |
| gptkbp:outcome |
British victory
Strategic air superiority Increased production of aircraft Development of the British air force Losses for the Luftwaffe Strengthened Allied morale |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:performance |
Moderately accurate
|
| gptkbp:political_ideology |
boosted British morale
used to boost public support |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
the Fall of France
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:N/_A
|
| gptkbp:producer |
gptkb:Harry_Saltzman
|
| gptkbp:public_reaction |
boosted British morale
increased enlistment in the RAF |
| gptkbp:release_country |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:1969
|
| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:N/_A
|
| gptkbp:result |
British victory
|
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
British victory
|
| gptkbp:runtime |
132 minutes
|
| gptkbp:screenplay |
gptkb:James_Kennaway
|
| gptkbp:sequel |
gptkb:N/_A
|
| gptkbp:significance |
air superiority
turning point in World War II First major campaign fought entirely by air forces first major campaign fought entirely by air forces prevented German invasion of Britain |
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:special_effects |
gptkb:Practical_effects
Miniatures Stock footage |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Robert_Shaw
gptkb:Michael_Caine gptkb:Christopher_Plummer gptkb:Laurence_Olivier |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
prevented German invasion of Britain
|
| gptkbp:strategy |
gptkb:strategic_bombing_of_London
gptkb:Operation_Sea_Lion Defensive air superiority formation flying defensive defensive operations night fighter operations massed attacks targeting airfields and radar stations use of radar for early warning |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:radar_system
gptkb:Fighter_Command gptkb:Blitzkrieg ground control operations strategic bombing Fighter interception daylight bombing raids Blitzkrieg strategy fighter interception Civilian morale efforts |
| gptkbp:technology |
gptkb:radar_system
|
| gptkbp:type |
air battle
|
| gptkbp:uses_technology |
gptkb:radar_system
gptkb:fighter_aircraft |
| gptkbp:writings |
Books on the Battle of Britain
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Sir_Winston_Churchill
gptkb:Hitler |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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