The Campaign for North Africa
GPTKB entity
Properties (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military campaign
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| gptkbp:battle |
gptkb:Operation_Crusader
Battle of El Alamein Battle of Kasserine Pass Battle of Gazala Siege of Tobruk |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:North_Africa
|
| gptkbp:finish |
May 16, 1943
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| gptkbp:foundedIn |
June 10, 1940
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
influenced future military strategies
led to the development of new military technologies led to the establishment of military memorials demonstrated effectiveness of combined arms influenced military doctrine led to the establishment of military alliances highlighted importance of logistics highlighted the role of intelligence in warfare demonstrated the importance of air superiority influenced post-war geopolitics demonstrated the impact of weather on military operations involved significant civilian impact contributed to the downfall of Axis powers showcased desert warfare tactics influenced the training of future military leaders showcased the role of propaganda in warfare influenced the development of armored warfare influenced the development of military logistics led to the establishment of military academies focused on desert warfare highlighted the importance of supply chain management highlighted the importance of reconnaissance missions demonstrated the challenges of desert warfare first major Allied offensive influenced the design of military vehicles involved multiple national forces showcased the role of special operations forces highlighted the importance of international cooperation in military efforts demonstrated the effectiveness of armored divisions shaped_the_narrative_of_World_War_II_history led_to_the_establishment_of_the_British_Eighth_Army set_the_stage_for_Operation_Torch shaped_the_future_of_NATO_operations |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Campaign for North Africa
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| gptkbp:impact |
disruption of Axis supply lines
shift in balance of power increased_Allied_morale preparation_for_invasion_of_Italy |
| gptkbp:involves |
gptkb:Allied_forces
Axis forces |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Bernard_Montgomery
gptkb:Dwight_D._Eisenhower gptkb:Erwin_Rommel gptkb:George_S._Patton |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Allied_victory
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| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:strategicGoals |
gptkb:Suez_Canal
gptkb:Mediterranean_Sea oil supplies |