Statements (74)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_event
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| gptkbp:contributed_to |
the eventual Allied strategy
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 8 months
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| gptkbp:end_date |
April 9, 1940
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
the German invasion of France
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
prelude to active warfare in Europe
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
illustrates the uncertainty of early WWII
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Phoney War
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| gptkbp:impact |
morale of Allied forces
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| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent military engagements in Europe
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
political tensions in Europe
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| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
lack of major military operations
limited engagement of ground forces |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Monarch gptkb:United_Kingdom increased military spending public rallies and speeches mobilization of troops Naval operations in the Atlantic development of new military technologies military logistics and supply chains strategic alliances with other nations training of military personnel British Expeditionary Force deployment economic sanctions against Germany strategic planning by military leaders intelligence sharing among Allies German military buildup along the western front air defense systems being established air patrols over the English Channel air raid precautions in cities alliances and treaties between nations civil defense measures in Britain civilian mobilization for war support covert operations against Axis powers defensive fortifications along the Maginot Line diplomatic negotiations between nations economic preparations for war increased surveillance of enemy activities intelligence gathering by Allies intelligence operations against Germany intensified propaganda campaigns intensified recruitment efforts for armed forces international diplomatic relations during conflict logistical preparations for conflict military alliances with Commonwealth nations military drills and simulations military exercises in preparation for conflict naval blockades in the North Sea preparations for potential invasion scenarios preparations for potential naval engagements propaganda efforts by both sides public awareness campaigns about the war effort public sentiment towards the war effort strategic air campaigns against Germany strategic planning for post-war Europe strategic resource allocation for war efforts training exercises by Allied forces |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
Sitzkrieg
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| gptkbp:launch_date |
September 3, 1939
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| gptkbp:led_to |
reassessment of military tactics
the fall of France in 1940 the eventual Blitzkrieg tactics used by Germany |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Western_Europe
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
limited reporting on military actions
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
defensive posture by Allies
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:the_Battle_of_France
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
confusion and frustration among citizens
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| gptkbp:resulted_in |
increased military preparations
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| gptkbp:significance |
strategic pause before major conflict
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Episode_2:_Distant_War_1939-1940
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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