1986 U. S. bombing of Libya

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Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:aftermath increased sanctions against Libya
gptkbp:allies supported operation
gptkbp:casualties Libyan military personnel
Libyan civilians
gptkbp:cause retaliation for terrorist attacks
gptkbp:date April 15, 1986
gptkbp:historical_context terrorism in the 1980s
gptkbp:historical_significance Cold War context
increased anti-American sentiment
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1986 U. S. bombing of Libya
gptkbp:impact_on_u._s.-libya_relations deterioration
gptkbp:initiated_by gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:intelligence gathered prior to operation
gptkbp:international_response condemnation from several countries
gptkbp:is_targeted_at gptkb:Benghazi
gptkb:Tripoli
Libyan officials
gptkbp:legal_issue self-defense
gptkbp:libya's_economic_impact sanctions affected economy
gptkbp:libya's_government gptkb:Nazi_Germany
gptkbp:libya's_international_alliances with Soviet Union
gptkbp:libya's_international_relations strained with Western countries
gptkbp:libya's_military_capabilities weakened
gptkbp:libya's_military_infrastructure damaged
gptkbp:libya's_military_reforms implemented post-bombing.
gptkbp:libya's_military_response limited effectiveness
gptkbp:libya's_military_strategy asymmetric warfare
gptkbp:libya's_response military retaliation threats
increased support for terrorism
gptkbp:libyan_leader gptkb:Muammar_Gaddafi
gptkbp:libyan_propaganda depicted as a victory
gptkbp:location gptkb:Libya
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive coverage
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:military_doctrine preemptive strikes
gptkbp:military_leadership gptkb:Central_Command
gptkbp:military_strategy air strikes
gptkbp:military_technology advanced for the time
gptkbp:mission deter future attacks
gptkbp:operational_period several hours
gptkbp:operations El Dorado Canyon
gptkbp:outcome increased tensions between U. S. and Libya
destruction of Libyan military sites
gptkbp:president gptkb:Sir_Ronald_Reagan
gptkbp:public_perception divided on operation
gptkbp:responds_to debate in the United Nations Security Council
gptkbp:u._s._congressional_hearings held after operation
gptkbp:u._s._military_assets bombers
aircraft carriers
gptkbp:u._s._military_goals demonstrate power
gptkbp:u._s._military_legacy influence on future operations
gptkbp:u._s._military_planning conducted in secrecy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Lockerbie_Bombing
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6