Volkssturm

GPTKB entity

Statements (110)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:militant_group
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:Nazi_Party
gptkbp:age_restriction 16 years and older
gptkbp:armament small arms
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:combat_experience limited combat experience
gptkbp:combat_role defensive operations
gptkbp:command_structure gptkb:Wehrmacht
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:local_leaders
gptkbp:commander local commanders
gptkbp:composed_of untrained individuals
older men and boys
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:none
gptkbp:consists_of men aged 16 to 60
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Nazi_Party
gptkb:Hitler
defend the homeland
mobilize civilians
gptkbp:criticism exploitation of civilians
gptkbp:cultural_representation films and literature
gptkbp:demographics men and women
gptkbp:depicted_in symbol of desperation
desperate measure
a last-ditch effort
gptkbp:disbanded gptkb:German_surrender
May 1945
military collapse
Allied occupation forces
German capitulation
Germany's defeat
gptkbp:dissolved 1945
defeat in war
gptkbp:equipment captured weapons
gptkbp:focus_area gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:formed gptkb:1944
gptkbp:fought_against gptkb:Allied_forces
gptkbp:founded_in gptkb:Hitler
gptkb:Nazi_Germany
a last resort
October 1944
defend against invasions
a national defense force
counter Allied advances
gptkbp:has_impact_on German military strategy
gptkbp:has_limitations lack of resources
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Berlin
gptkbp:historical_context decline of Nazi Germany
gptkbp:historical_debate effectiveness as a militia
gptkbp:historical_documentation archives and records
gptkbp:historical_impact limited effectiveness
gptkbp:historical_legacy symbol of desperation in war
gptkbp:historical_significance last-ditch effort
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Volkssturm
gptkbp:international_response condemnation
gptkbp:involved_in defense of cities
gptkbp:is_active_in final months of WWII
gptkbp:is_criticized_for gptkb:military_leadership
lack of effectiveness
ineffectiveness
poor organization
lack of military training
gptkbp:is_designed_to bolster defenses
gptkbp:is_equipped_with obsolete weapons
gptkbp:is_motivated_by patriotism
gptkbp:is_utilized_in urban warfare
defensive battles
final battles of WWII
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:local_leaders
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:military_history
gptkbp:military_rank no formal ranks
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:Defense
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Battle_of_Berlin
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Heinrich_Himmler
gptkbp:number_of_members millions
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:operational_period 1944-1945
gptkbp:operations defensive battles
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Nazi_Germany
gptkbp:political_impact Nazi propaganda tool
gptkbp:post_war_career disbanded
subject of study
gptkbp:provides_training_for limited training
gptkbp:public_perception controversial
gptkbp:purpose defense
gptkbp:recruited_from German civilians
gptkbp:recruitment voluntary enlistment
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Volksgrenadier_Division
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Allied_forces
gptkbp:supplied_with gptkb:weapons
gptkbp:symbolism desperation
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:guerrilla_warfare
gptkbp:training_programs local facilities
gptkbp:uniform civilian clothing
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Battle_of_Berlin
gptkbp:was_disorganized_due_to lack of training
gptkbp:was_involved_in defensive operations
last-ditch efforts
defending Berlin
last stand efforts
gptkbp:was_involved_in_defending German cities
gptkbp:was_involved_in_fighting gptkb:Soviet_forces
gptkbp:was_part_of Nazi military strategy
total war effort
German home front efforts
gptkbp:was_supported_by gptkb:Nazi_propaganda
Nazi ideology
local recruitment
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1944
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hitler
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3