Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
establishment of a base for further operations
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 10,000
approximately 30,000 |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Major_General_Charles_P._Stone
gptkb:Lieutenant_General_Harukichi_Hyakutake |
| gptkbp:date |
August 21, 1945
November 1, 1943 |
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 2 years
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Guam
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
led to changes in military tactics
demonstrated the effectiveness of combined operations increased focus on air superiority highlighted challenges of jungle warfare influenced post-war Pacific strategy contributed to the defeat of Japan influenced naval strategy in the Pacific marked a shift in the balance of power part of the Solomon Islands campaign set the stage for future operations in the Pacific showcased logistical challenges |
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Battle of Bougainville
|
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:naval_warfare
ground forces air forces |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Bougainville_Island
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Japanese resistance
introduction of new tactics use of artillery bombardment establishment of airfields Allied supply lines first use of the LVT intense jungle warfare |
| gptkbp:objective |
capture of the island
|
| gptkbp:operations |
gptkb:Operation_Cherry_Blossom
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Tarawa
|
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
strategic location in the Pacific
|
| gptkbp:theater |
gptkb:Southwest_Pacific_Theater
|
| gptkbp:type |
amphibious assault
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Guadalcanal
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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