Statements (87)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_event
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Martin_Blumenson
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
German retreat
Facilitated Allied advance into Germany |
| gptkbp:casualties |
High for both sides
high on both sides |
| gptkbp:challenges |
Crossing the Rhine River
Defending the bridge |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Dwight_D._Eisenhower
gptkb:General_George_S._Patton |
| gptkbp:consequences |
facilitated Allied advance into Germany
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for films and books
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| gptkbp:date |
March 7, 1945
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| gptkbp:duration |
9 days
March 7, 1945 -March 25, 1945 |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:The_Bridge_at_Remagen
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| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Ludendorff_Bridge
Allies and Axis powers U. S. 9th Army and German forces |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied in military academies
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Final stages of World War II in Europe
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Maps of the battle area
Personal accounts from soldiers Photographs from the battle Declassified military reports Official military correspondence |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:political_organization
gptkb:Photographer gptkb:book_series gptkb:archive academic studies testimonies newspaper articles personal accounts battle reports military analyses |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Accelerated end of the war in Europe
accelerated end of the war in Europe |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first Allied bridgehead over the Rhine
First major Allied bridgehead over the Rhine |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Battle of Remagen
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| gptkbp:influenced |
military strategy in future conflicts
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| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:military_officer |
| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:military_officer |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:memorial
historical reenactments Annual remembrance ceremonies Memorials in Remagen |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Colonel_John_W._Mc_Auliffe
gptkb:General_Hasso_von_Manteuffel |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced post-war Europe
Symbol of Allied determination inspired further military studies |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Ludendorff_Bridge
gptkb:Remagen,_Germany |
| gptkbp:media_adaptations |
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:films |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive coverage by journalists
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:Operation_Lumberjack
surprise attack defensive positions |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Air support
Use of tanks Use of artillery |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Capture_of_the_Ludendorff_Bridge
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
civilians affected
soldiers involved |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
gptkb:government_agency
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Bridge was destroyed by Germans
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
Allied forces capturing a bridge
|
| gptkbp:significance |
strategic advantage for Allies
Capture of a bridge over the Rhine River |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
crossing the Rhine River
Critical for crossing the Rhine Secure a foothold in Germany |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Surprise attack
|
| gptkbp:type |
bridge battle
|
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Cold and rainy
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| gptkbp:wrote |
Numerous historical accounts
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