Battle of Cocos

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:SMS_Emden
gptkbp:aftermath Disruption of German commerce in the region
gptkbp:casualties Australian: 4 killed, 14 wounded
German: 131 killed, 65 captured
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Karl_von_Müller
Captain John Glossop
Showcased leadership of Australian commanders.
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspired literature and films.
gptkbp:date March 9, 1914
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Affected German-Australian relations.
gptkbp:doctrine Influenced future naval doctrines.
gptkbp:duration about 90 minutes
gptkbp:events Pursuit of remaining German ships.
gptkbp:fighting_style surface combat
gptkbp:historical_analysis Studied in military history.
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:World_War_I
Set against the backdrop of global conflict.
gptkbp:historical_documentation Recorded in military history books.
gptkbp:historical_event Documented in naval archives.
Significant event in Australian history.
gptkbp:historical_impact Contributed to the narrative of Australian military history.
gptkbp:historical_significance Demonstrated effectiveness of Australian naval forces.
Marked the beginning of Australian naval operations.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Cocos
gptkbp:involved_countries gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Anniversaries celebrated.
Commemorated in Australia.
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future naval engagements.
gptkbp:location gptkb:Cocos_(Keeling)_Islands
gptkbp:media_coverage Reported widely in Australian newspapers.
gptkbp:military_strategy hit-and-run tactics
Incorporated surprise attacks.
Engaged in direct combat.
Shift towards modern naval engagements.
Blockade of German ports.
Highlighted importance of naval superiority.
Part of broader naval warfare in WWI.
gptkbp:narrative_style Part of Australian war history.
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_the_Falkland_Islands
gptkb:Battle_of_Coronel
Importance of reconnaissance.
Use of intelligence in naval operations.
Value of speed and maneuverability.
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:SMS_Emden
gptkb:HMAS_Sydney
Utilized early 20th-century naval technology.
A key event in naval history.
Imperial German Navy.
Part of the larger naval operations in WWI.
Royal Australian Navy.
gptkbp:outcome Destruction of SMS Emden
gptkbp:result Australian victory
gptkbp:significance First naval engagement of World War I in the Indian Ocean
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of sea routes
Influenced naval strategies in the Indian Ocean.
Strengthened Australian naval presence.