Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Atlantic_Convoy
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Impact on German U-boat strategy
Improved tactics for convoy protection Increased naval operations in Arctic |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Allies |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Admiral_Karl_Dönitz
gptkb:Vice_Admiral_Louis_Mountbatten Admiral Dudley Pound |
| gptkbp:date |
September 1942
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of Arctic convoys
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Demonstrated the importance of Arctic convoys
Highlighted the challenges of Arctic warfare Showed the effectiveness of Allied naval cooperation |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Convoy PQ 18 A
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Studied in military history courses
Remembered as a key naval engagement Commemorated in naval history literature |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Arctic_Ocean
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Led to advancements in anti-submarine warfare
Influenced future convoy operations Increased focus on Arctic naval capabilities |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:Kriegsmarine
gptkb:Soviet_Navy gptkb:starship 10 U-boats 23 ships reached the destination 3 U-boats sunk 38 merchant ships 5 escort ships lost 6 escort ships |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Operation_Pedestal
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Barents_Sea gptkb:Battle_of_Convoy_PQ_17 |
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Supply route to the Soviet Union
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Maintain supply lines to the Eastern Front
Support Soviet Union against Nazi Germany |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Naval escorts
Convoy system Air cover from RAF Deception and diversion strategies |