Battle of Drøbak Sound

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Blücher
gptkbp:aftermath Increased Allied naval presence in Norway
gptkbp:casualties minimal on both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:German_Navy
gptkb:Allies
gptkbp:commander Captain Einar B. H. Høyer
Captain Hans H. H. Høyer
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced naval strategy discussions
gptkbp:date December 9, 1944
gptkbp:duration 1 day
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger campaign in Norway
gptkbp:historical_figure Documented in military archives
gptkbp:historical_significance Demonstrated effectiveness of naval operations in fjords
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Drøbak Sound
gptkbp:intelligence Reconnaissance reports
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Memorials in Norway
gptkbp:location Drøbak Sound, Norway
gptkbp:military_strategy Focus on coastal defense
Utilization of local geography
Integration of air and naval power
gptkbp:narrative_style Highlights challenges of winter warfare
Illustrates Allied cooperation
Part of Norwegian resistance history
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_the_Atlantic
gptkb:Operation_Weserübung
Coordination between air and naval forces
Importance of naval control
Value of surprise in naval engagements
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Neptune
gptkb:Operation_Overlord
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:Royal_Norwegian_Navy
gptkb:Kriegsmarine
gptkb:starship
Submarines
Corvettes
Destroyers
gptkbp:objective Intercept German naval forces
Support ground operations in Norway
gptkbp:outcome Secured Allied control of the area
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:retirement_year Studied in military academies
Evaluated for tactical effectiveness
Considered in naval warfare studies
gptkbp:significance Prevented German ships from reaching Oslo
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the Oslofjord
gptkbp:tactics Surprise attack
Coordinated naval maneuvers
gptkbp:type gptkb:battle
gptkbp:weather_conditions Harsh winter conditions