Battle of Cape Spartivento

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:HMS_Renown
gptkb:RAF_Gibraltar
gptkbp:aftermath Increased Allied naval presence in the Mediterranean
gptkbp:casualties Allied losses: 1 destroyer
Italian losses: 2 cruisers
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Italy
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Admiral_Sir_John_Cunningham
gptkb:Admiral_Carlo_Bergamini
gptkbp:conflict Allied naval superiority
Italian naval retreat
gptkbp:date 1943
December 27, 1943
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:Mediterranean_Theater_of_World_War_II
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Anzio
gptkbp:historical_analysis Impact on future naval battles
Study of naval warfare tactics
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the Italian Campaign
gptkbp:historical_documentation After-action reviews
Strategic assessments
War reports
Military archives
Naval records
gptkbp:historical_event Naval battle during World War II
gptkbp:historical_significance Demonstrated effectiveness of Allied naval power
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Cape Spartivento
gptkbp:impact Shift in naval dominance
gptkbp:is_involved_in Aircraft carriers
Destroyers
Cruisers
gptkbp:location Cape Spartivento, Italy
gptkbp:military_strategy Combined fleet operations
Combined operations
Naval blockade
Fleet action
Surface engagement
Surface battle
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:British_Mediterranean_Fleet
gptkb:Italian_Fleet
gptkb:starship
gptkb:Regia_Marina
gptkbp:outcome Disruption of Axis supply lines
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Taranto
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic control of the Mediterranean Sea
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of shipping routes
Disrupt Axis operations
Protect Allied shipping
gptkbp:tactics Surprise attack
gptkbp:type Naval engagement