the Battle of Metz

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthened Allied position in Europe
gptkbp:casualties High casualties on both sides
Significant military casualties
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Germany
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_George_S._Patton
gptkb:General_Johannes_Blaskowitz
gptkbp:commemoration Anniversaries of the battle
Commemorated in local history
gptkbp:consequences Impact on post-war politics in Europe
gptkbp:cultural_impact Remembered in military history
gptkbp:date September 1944
gptkbp:duration September 7, 1944 – December 13, 1944
gptkbp:enemy German defenders in Metz
gptkbp:famous_landmark Memorials in Metz
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Ruhr
gptkbp:fortifications gptkb:Fortifications_of_Metz
gptkbp:historical_analysis Analyzed by historians
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the liberation of France
gptkbp:historical_debate Debates on military strategies used
gptkbp:historical_documentation Extensive documentation available
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced post-war European borders
gptkbp:historical_records Documented in military archives
gptkbp:historical_significance Key to advancing into Germany
Located near the Moselle River
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Battle of Metz
gptkbp:intelligence Use of reconnaissance by Allies
gptkbp:location gptkb:Metz,_France
gptkbp:media_coverage Covered by war correspondents
gptkbp:military_conflict Challenges faced by U. S. forces
gptkbp:military_engagement Engagements in and around Metz
gptkbp:military_leadership Leadership of U. S. forces
gptkbp:military_lessons Lessons learned in urban combat
gptkbp:military_operations Part of larger military operations in Europe
gptkbp:military_strategy Siege tactics used by Allies
gptkbp:military_technology Use of tanks and artillery
gptkbp:military_unit gptkb:German_15th_Army
gptkb:U._S._Third_Army
gptkbp:narrative Narratives from both sides
gptkbp:outcome Capture of Metz by the Allies
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Bulge
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic location for the Allies
gptkbp:strategic_goals Facilitated further Allied advances
Involved extensive planning by Allies
gptkbp:strategic_importance Gateway to Germany
gptkbp:strategy German fortifications in Metz
gptkbp:supply_chain Critical supply lines for the Allies
gptkbp:tactics Urban warfare
gptkbp:veterans Surviving veterans of the battle
gptkbp:weather_conditions Challenging weather during the battle
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Prussian_forces
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5