Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Advanced_Squad_Leader
gptkb:Édouard_Detaille gptkb:Edward_S._Creasy |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Allied advance into North Africa
Axis retreat to Tunisia |
| 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:date |
October 23, 1942
November 11, 1942 |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Second_Battle_of_El_Alamein
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Boosted Allied morale
Influenced subsequent military strategies Demonstrated effectiveness of Allied cooperation |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Battle of El Alamein
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Military technology advancements
Logistical support from the Allies Previous battles in North Africa |
| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:British_Commonwealth_forces
gptkb:German_forces gptkb:8th_Army gptkb:Afrika_Korps |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:memorial
Anniversaries Historical reenactments |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Impact on post-war military doctrine
Symbol of Allied resilience Foundation for future Allied operations |
| gptkbp:location |
El Alamein, Egypt
|
| gptkbp:media_appearances |
gptkb:Documentaries
gptkb:Films Books |
| 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 |
Combined arms operations
Defensive positions Artillery bombardment Tank warfare |