Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_engagement
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased American naval presence in the Pacific
Set the stage for future battles such as Guadalcanal Japanese naval power significantly diminished |
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:Mitsubishi_A6_M_Zero
gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress gptkb:Douglas_SBD_Dauntless Approximately 360 aircraft |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander_of_american_forces |
gptkb:Rear_Admiral_Raymond_Spruance
gptkb:Rear_Admiral_Frank_Jack_Fletcher |
| gptkbp:commander_of_japanese_forces |
gptkb:Vice_Admiral_Chuichi_Nagumo
|
| gptkbp:commemoration |
gptkb:Midway_Atoll_National_Wildlife_Refuge
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for books and documentaries
Influence on military strategy education Symbol of American resilience and ingenuity |
| gptkbp:date |
June 4-7, 1942
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Considered one of the greatest naval battles in history
|
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Military records and reports
Survivor accounts and testimonies Extensive analysis by historians |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Boosted American morale
Shifted balance of naval power Initiated a series of American offensives |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
First major naval battle fought entirely by aircraft
Demonstrated the effectiveness of naval aviation Marked the beginning of the end for Japanese expansion in the Pacific |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Attack on Midway Atoll
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| gptkbp:intelligence |
Breaking of Japanese naval codes
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Midway_Atoll
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| gptkbp:losses |
Loss of four aircraft carriers
Significant loss of aircraft |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Surprise attack
Use of aircraft carriers Decoy operations aircraft carrier battle |
| gptkbp:military_unit |
gptkb:Admiral_Chester_W._Nimitz
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| gptkbp:notable_ships |
Approximately 6 aircraft carriers for Japan
Approximately 3 aircraft carriers for the United States |
| gptkbp:outcome_for_united_states |
Strengthened naval position in the Pacific
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:result |
Decisive American victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Turning point in the Pacific Theater
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
gptkb:Midway_Atoll
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| gptkbp:strategy |
gptkb:Admiral_Isoroku_Yamamoto
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| gptkbp:video_output |
gptkb:Midway_(2019_film)
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| gptkbp:writings |
The Battle of Midway by Craig L. Symonds
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Midway
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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