Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Preveza
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Balearic_Sea gptkb:Gaiseric |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased Allied naval presence in the Mediterranean
|
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:Bristol_Beauforts
gptkb:Fiat_BR.20 gptkb:Savoia-Marchetti_SM.79 Swordfish torpedo bombers |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Significant losses on both sides
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Axis_powers
gptkb:Allies |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Admiral_Sir_Andrew_Cunningham
gptkb:Admiral_Inigo_Campioni |
| gptkbp:date |
May 1, 1941
|
| gptkbp:duration |
1 day
|
| gptkbp:fighting_style |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Operation_Hercules
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Coordination between air and naval forces
Technological advancements in naval warfare Legacy in naval history Role of intelligence in naval battles Influence on Allied strategy Impact on British naval strategy Effect on morale of Allied forces Effect on morale of Axis forces Impact on Italian naval strategy Impact on subsequent naval engagements Lessons learned in naval operations Long-term consequences for Mediterranean operations |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:North_African_Campaign
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Demonstrated effectiveness of naval air power
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Cape Bon
|
| gptkbp:location |
Cape Bon, Tunisia
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Air strikes
Surface engagements Control of the Mediterranean Sea Protection of Allied shipping routes Interception of Axis convoys |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:Italian_battleship_Vittorio_Veneto
gptkb:HMS_Eagle gptkb:Italian_cruiser_Pola gptkb:starship gptkb:Regia_Marina HMS Formidable |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Taranto
|
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic control of the Mediterranean Sea
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Disrupt Axis supply lines
|