Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:naval_warfare
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Led to changes in naval strategy
Impact on Japanese naval strategy Set the stage for the Battle of Midway Increased morale for Allied forces Influenced future aircraft carrier designs |
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:Mitsubishi_A6_M_Zero
gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress gptkb:Douglas_SBD_Dauntless gptkb:TBD_Devastator |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Approximately 2,500 total
Shōkaku heavily damaged USS Lexington sunk Zuikaku suffered losses |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Admiral_Chester_W._Nimitz
gptkb:Admiral_Isoroku_Yamamoto |
| gptkbp:date |
May 4–8, 1942
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Midway
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Highlighted the role of intelligence in warfare
Showed vulnerability of surface ships to air attacks Considered a turning point in the Pacific War |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Pacific Theater
Allied strategy of island hopping Response to the Japanese expansion |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Coral Sea
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future naval engagements
Demonstrated importance of aircraft carriers Shifted naval warfare strategy |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Coral_Sea
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Air superiority
Carrier battle tactics Coordination of air and naval forces |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:Shōkaku
gptkb:USS_Yorktown gptkb:USS_Lexington gptkb:Zuikaku |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Prevented Japanese invasion of Port Moresby
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Java_Sea
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| gptkbp:result |
Tactical victory for the Allies
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| gptkbp:significance |
First naval battle fought entirely by aircraft
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Allied supply routes
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
2
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