Battle of Eastern Visayas

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath establishment of Allied control
gptkbp:air_support yes
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:U._S._Army_Air_Forces
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Army_Air_Service
gptkbp:area yes
gptkbp:casualties high for both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Admiral_Soemu_Toyoda
gptkb:Admiral_Thomas_C._Kinkaid
gptkbp:commemoration military memorials
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature
inspired films
inspired art
inspired documentaries
gptkbp:date gptkb:1944
gptkbp:duration October 1944 to November 1944
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Mindanao
gptkbp:historical_analysis varied interpretations
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Philippine_Campaign
gptkbp:historical_significance paved the way for liberation of the Philippines
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Eastern Visayas
gptkbp:intelligence yes
gptkbp:involved gptkb:naval_warfare
air forces
land forces
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:Japanese_Imperial_Army
gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:legacy part of U. S. military history
part of World War II history
part of Philippine history
gptkbp:location Eastern Visayas, Philippines
gptkbp:logistics critical for success
gptkbp:military_engagement yes
gptkbp:military_strategy island hopping
attrition warfare
encirclement
deception operations
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy
gptkbp:outcome retreat of Japanese forces
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance strategic control of the Philippines
gptkbp:strategic_goals disrupt Japanese supply lines
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:blockade
air superiority
amphibious assault
combined arms operations
gptkbp:type gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:General_Licerio_Geronimo
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6