Statements (571)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Boosted Allied morale
Japanese withdrawal from Guadalcanal Shift in naval tactics Increased Allied morale Increased U. S. presence in the Pacific led to further Allied offensives in the Pacific Japanese forces retreated boosted morale for Allied forces increased American resolve established Allied dominance in the Pacific led to the eventual Allied victory in the Pacific Japanese strategic withdrawal Shift in momentum in the Pacific Theater Shift in momentum in the Pacific War Strengthened Allied position in the Pacific led to the eventual Allied advance towards Japan shift in momentum in the Pacific War shift in momentum in the Pacific Theater Increased US military presence in the Pacific Led to further offensives in the Pacific Allied forces gained control of the Solomon Islands Continued Allied offensives in the Pacific |
| gptkbp:air_engagements |
gptkb:Guadalcanal_Campaign
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| gptkbp:air_support |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Santa_Cruz_Islands
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force gptkb:United_States_Navy gptkb:Battle_of_Henderson_Field |
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:A6_M_Zero
gptkb:F4_F_Wildcat gptkb:U._S._Army_Air_Forces gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress gptkb:United_States_Air_Force gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Army_Air_Service gptkb:Allied_air_forces gptkb:SBD_Dauntless Allied forces gained air superiority |
| gptkbp:battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Santa_Cruz_Islands
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Matanikau gptkb:Air_Battle_of_Guadalcanal gptkb:Battle_of_the_Tenaru gptkb:Battle_of_Edson's_Ridge gptkb:Battle_of_Henderson_Field gptkb:Battle_of_Mount_Austen Battle of Guadalcanal (air) Battle of Guadalcanal (January 1943) Air superiority over Guadalcanal |
| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 1,600 US killed
approximately 24,000 Japanese killed approximately 60,000 total Approximately 60,000 total Approximately 30,000 Japanese approximately 30,000 Japanese approximately 1,600 Americans Allied casualties approximately 50,000 Japanese casualties approximately 31,000 Allied casualties approximately 1,600 Approximately 1,600 Americans approximately 30,000 Allied Approximately 1,600 US killed Approximately 25,000 Japanese killed |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Vice_Admiral_Isoroku_Yamamoto
gptkb:Lieutenant_General_Harukichi_Hyakutake gptkb:Major_General_Alexander_Vandegrift |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:films gptkb:Veterans_Day historical reenactments various memorials books and literature |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
gptkb:Guadalcanal_Campaign_Veterans
memorials and museums Memorials and monuments annual remembrance events Annual commemorative events |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired books and films
films and literature inspired video games subject of documentaries depicted in literature Portrayed in films and literature depicted in films influenced public perception of the war taught in military academies commemorated in memorials studied in history classes |
| gptkbp:date |
February 9, 1943
August 7, 1942 May 1943 August 1942 February 1943 November 1942 April 1943 July 1943 June 1943 March 1943 |
| gptkbp:defense |
gptkb:Guadalcanal_airfield
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| gptkbp:duration |
6 months
approximately six months Six months August 7, 1942 to February 9, 1943 August 7, 1942 -February 9, 1943 |
| gptkbp:end_date |
February 9, 1943
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| gptkbp:film |
gptkb:The_Thin_Red_Line
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| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:Guadalcanal:_The_Definitive_Account_of_the_Landmark_Battle
gptkb:Guadalcanal:_The_First_Offensive gptkb:With_the_Old_Breed |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Santa_Cruz_Islands
gptkb:Battle_of_Tarawa |
| gptkbp:historical_achievement |
Memorials and museums established
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
studied in military academies
Studied for military strategy |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:US_Navy's_first_major_victory_in_the_Pacific
Involved the use of aircraft carriers Involved the use of battleships Involved the use of destroyers Involved the use of landing craft Involved the use of submarines Involved air superiority battles Involved the use of reconnaissance missions Involved intelligence operations Involved the use of medical evacuation procedures Involved the use of psychological warfare tactics Significant naval battles occurred Japanese strategy reevaluated after defeat Involved the use of communication systems Involved the use of infantry tactics Involved the use of naval artillery Part of the Pacific Theater of World War II First land offensive against Japanese forces First major land offensive by the Allies Intense air battles fought Involved the use of logistics and supply chains Involved the use of radar technology One of the first major land battles in the Pacific Allied forces established a foothold in the Pacific Significant impact on subsequent battles in the Pacific Allied forces improved coordination between branches Allied forces gained experience in jungle warfare Allied forces learned the importance of air power Japanese expansion in the Pacific halted Japanese forces suffered significant losses Japanese supply lines disrupted Prolonged ground combat Significant naval logistics operations conducted Strategic airfield captured Involved guerrilla warfare tactics Involved the use of armored vehicles one of the first major land offensives in the Pacific Involved amphibious landings Involved extensive air combat Involved ground combat operations Involved logistics and supply challenges Involved naval blockades Involved the use of aerial bombardment Involved the use of anti-aircraft defenses Involved the use of cruisers Involved the use of diplomatic negotiations Involved the use of ground artillery Involved the use of naval mines Involved the use of propaganda efforts Involved the use of strategic bombing campaigns Significant naval battles occurred during this period |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Vandegrift's_Marines
gptkb:Chesty_Puller gptkb:Admiral_Chester_W._Nimitz gptkb:Lieutenant_General_Walter_Krueger gptkb:John_Basilone gptkb:General_George_C._Kenney gptkb:Admiral_William_Halsey_Jr. gptkb:Eugene_Sledge gptkb:Admiral_Isoroku_Yamamoto gptkb:General_Tomitaro_Horii gptkb:General_Douglas_Mac_Arthur Hyakutake's forces |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Boosted Allied morale
Influenced future military strategies Turning point in the Pacific War Led to the development of new military technologies Highlighted the importance of air superiority Demonstrated the effectiveness of joint operations Created a legacy of heroism and sacrifice Showcased the role of logistics in warfare Reinforced the need for intelligence in military operations shifted the balance of power in the Pacific Theater Established U. S. dominance in the Pacific turning point in the Pacific War shifted balance of power in the Pacific Theater Shift in momentum in the Pacific War Set the stage for future battles in the Solomon Islands Increased Japanese defensive strategies Increased focus on amphibious warfare training Influenced naval tactics in the Pacific Led to further Allied offensives Shifted balance of power in the Pacific Theater Significant resource allocation for the U. S. Strengthened alliances among Allied nations Marked the beginning of the end for Japanese expansion |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
influenced future military strategies
Turning point in the Pacific War Turning point in the Pacific Theater demonstrated effectiveness of air power highlighted importance of logistics in warfare introduction of new military technologies first major land offensive by Allied forces increased cooperation among Allied forces led to further Allied offensives in the Pacific turning point in the Pacific War marked the turning point in the Pacific War marked turning point in the Pacific War First land offensive by Allied forces marked the beginning of a series of Allied victories |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Guadalcanal
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| gptkbp:inspired |
Books and films about World War II
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| gptkbp:intelligence |
codebreaking efforts
Codebreaking efforts by the Allies |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Army
gptkb:Royal_Australian_Navy gptkb:United_States gptkb:United_States_Navy gptkb:Army_Air_Forces gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy gptkb:Imperial_Japan gptkb:Marine_Corps gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps Army units |
| gptkbp:key_battles |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Solomon_Sea
gptkb:Battle_of_Bougainville gptkb:Battle_of_the_Coral_Sea gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1942) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1943) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1944) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1945) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1946) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1947) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1948) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1949) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1954) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1957) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1958) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1959) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1960) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1964) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1966) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1967) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1969) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1970) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1972) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1973) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1974) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1975) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1976) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1978) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1979) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1980) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1981) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1984) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1985) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1986) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1988) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1989) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1990) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1991) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1992) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1994) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1995) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1996) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1997) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1998) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(1999) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(2001) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(2002) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(2004) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(2005) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(2006) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(2007) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(2008) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(2009) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(2010) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(2011) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(2012) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(2013) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(2014) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(2015) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(2016) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(2017) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(2018) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(2019) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(2020) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(2021) gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_(2022) gptkb:Battle_of_Anzio gptkb:Battle_of_El_Alamein gptkb:Battle_of_Midway gptkb:Battle_of_Monte_Cassino gptkb:Battle_of_Normandy gptkb:Battle_of_the_Bulge gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme gptkb:Battle_of_Kursk gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf gptkb:Battle_of_Okinawa gptkb:Battle_of_Stalingrad gptkb:Battle_of_the_Santa_Cruz_Islands gptkb:Battle_of_Iwo_Jima gptkb:Battle_of_Verdun gptkb:Battle_of_Tarawa gptkb:Battle_of_Gallipoli gptkb:Battle_of_the_Atlantic gptkb:Battle_of_the_Solomon_Islands gptkb:Battle_of_the_Matanikau gptkb:Battle_of_Vella_Gulf gptkb:Battle_of_the_Marne gptkb:Battle_of_the_Tenaru gptkb:Battle_of_Edson's_Ridge gptkb:Battle_of_the_Philippine_Sea gptkb:Battle_of_New_Georgia gptkb:Battle_of_Henderson_Field gptkb:Battle_of_Mount_Austen gptkb:Battle_of_Tassafaronga gptkb:Battle_of_the_Eastern_Solomons gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gifu_Ridge gptkb:Battle_of_the_Lunga_River Battle of Guadalcanal (Naval) Battle of Guadalcanal (1942-1943) Battle of Guadalcanal (April 1943) Battle of Guadalcanal (August 1942) Battle of Guadalcanal (August 1943) Battle of Guadalcanal (February 1943) Battle of Guadalcanal (January 1943) Battle of Guadalcanal (July 1943) Battle of Guadalcanal (June 1943) Battle of Guadalcanal (March 1943) Battle of Guadalcanal (May 1943) Battle of Guadalcanal (October 1943) Battle of Guadalcanal (September 1943) turning point in the Pacific War Battle of Guadalcanal (1943) Battle of the Gifu (1950) Battle of the Gifu (1951) Battle of the Gifu (1952) Battle of the Gifu (1953) Battle of the Gifu (1955) Battle of the Gifu (1956) Battle of the Gifu (1961) Battle of the Gifu (1962) Battle of the Gifu (1963) Battle of the Gifu (1965) Battle of the Gifu (1968) Battle of the Gifu (1971) Battle of the Gifu (1977) Battle of the Gifu (1982) Battle of the Gifu (1983) Battle of the Gifu (1987) Battle of the Gifu (1993) Battle of the Gifu (2000) Battle of the Gifu (2003) Battle of the Gifu (2023) |
| gptkbp:land_engagements |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Tenaru
gptkb:Battle_of_Edson's_Ridge gptkb:Battle_of_Henderson_Field Battle of Guadalcanal (1942-1943) |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future military strategies
Influenced future military strategies Influence on modern military strategy Boosted morale of Allied forces Influenced future amphibious operations studied in military academies Influence on future military strategies influence on future military operations Lessons learned in joint operations Significance in military history commemorated in various memorials Impact on U. S.-Japan relations Symbol of Allied resolve Significant boost to Allied morale considered a pivotal moment in the Pacific War Established the importance of logistics Increased US naval capabilities |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Honiara
gptkb:Guadalcanal gptkb:Mount_Austen gptkb:Guadalcanal_Island gptkb:Henderson_Field gptkb:Gifu gptkb:Tulagi gptkb:Bloody_Ridge gptkb:Cape_Esperance gptkb:Matanikau_River gptkb:Savo_Island gptkb:Tenaru_River Edson's Ridge Koli Point Lunga Point |
| gptkbp:logistics |
reinforcement of troops
Supply issues faced by both sides supply lines to Australia |
| gptkbp:memorials |
gptkb:Guadalcanal_Memorial
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| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Army
gptkb:United_States_Army gptkb:United_States_Navy gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps |
| gptkbp:military_engagement |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Santa_Cruz_Islands
gptkb:Battle_of_Savo_Island gptkb:Naval_Battle_of_Guadalcanal gptkb:Battle_of_Cape_Esperance gptkb:Battle_of_Tassafaronga Battle of Guadalcanal (air) Battle of Guadalcanal (November 1942) |
| gptkbp:military_lessons |
importance of logistics
Importance of logistics importance of intelligence gathering importance of air superiority Importance of supply lines Use of combined arms tactics Adaptation to terrain impact of morale on combat effectiveness Coordination between branches importance of joint operations importance of intelligence and reconnaissance Flexibility in command structure Importance of air and naval support Understanding the impact of weather on operations importance of adaptability in warfare logistical support is crucial need for adaptability in tactics Intelligence and reconnaissance are vital Use of deception and surprise Value of reconnaissance missions Importance of adaptability in tactics significance of local population support value of air and naval coordination combined arms operations are effective Adaptation to changing circumstances is necessary Air superiority is crucial Effective communication is critical Importance of maintaining initiative Importance of maintaining troop morale Importance of training for diverse environments Logistical planning is crucial for success Morale affects combat effectiveness Need for effective leadership in combat situations Need for effective supply chain management Need for rapid decision-making Psychological warfare can influence outcomes Training and preparation are essential Understanding enemy capabilities is key Understanding enemy morale and resolve is vital Understanding local geography is important Use of technology in warfare is essential Value of joint operations between services Importance of securing local support and intelligence |
| gptkbp:military_operations |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Santa_Cruz_Islands
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Solomon_Islands gptkb:Operation_Watchtower gptkb:Battle_of_Vella_Gulf gptkb:Battle_of_Kolombangara gptkb:Battle_of_Kula_Gulf gptkb:Battle_of_the_Tenaru gptkb:Operation_Ke gptkb:Battle_of_Edson's_Ridge gptkb:Operation_Blunder gptkb:Battle_of_Tassafaronga gptkb:Battle_of_the_Eastern_Solomons gptkb:Operation_I-Go gptkb:Operation_Shoestring Battle of Guadalcanal (November 1942) Joint Army-Navy operation landings at Guadalcanal |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:blockade
gptkb:Battle_of_Savo_Island gptkb:Naval_Battle_of_Guadalcanal gptkb:guerrilla_warfare gptkb:Battle_of_Cape_Esperance gptkb:Battle_of_Tassafaronga air superiority Island hopping island hopping attrition warfare logistics and supply lines combined arms operations amphibious assaults defensive positions island hopping strategy Amphibious assault Battle of Guadalcanal (1942) Attrition warfare Battle of Guadalcanal (Naval) Battle of Guadalcanal (November 1942) |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Midway
gptkb:Battle_of_Okinawa gptkb:Battle_of_Iwo_Jima gptkb:Pacific_War gptkb:Battle_of_Tarawa gptkb:Guadalcanal_Campaign gptkb:Naval_Battle_of_Guadalcanal gptkb:Battle_of_the_Tenaru gptkb:Battle_of_Edson's_Ridge gptkb:Battle_of_Henderson_Field Battle of Guadalcanal (1942) Battle of Guadalcanal (Naval) Battle of Guadalcanal (air) One of the first major battles in the Pacific |
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Lieutenant_General_Harukichi_Hyakutake
gptkb:Major_General_Alexander_Vandegrift |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:General_Alexander_Vandegrift
gptkb:Admiral_Isoroku_Yamamoto |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy |
| gptkbp:objective |
recapture Guadalcanal
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| gptkbp:occurs_in |
gptkb:1942
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| gptkbp:operations |
gptkb:Operation_Watchtower
gptkb:Operation_Cartwheel gptkb:Operation_Ke gptkb:Operation_I-Go |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Allied victory
Secured Allied supply lines establishment of a base for further operations Secured the Solomon Islands secured Allied supply lines establishment of a base for Allied operations |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:Pacific_Theater_of_World_War_II |
| gptkbp:political_ideology |
boosted Allied morale
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Midway
gptkb:Battle_of_Savo_Island |
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Turning point in the Pacific War
first major offensive by Allied forces against Japan First major offensive by Allied forces against Japan |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
control of the Solomon Islands
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of supply routes
control of supply routes Control of the Solomon Islands establishment of a base for future operations Protection of supply routes to Australia control of the Solomon Islands |
| gptkbp:strategy |
Island hopping
island-hopping campaign secure the Solomon Islands |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:guerrilla_warfare
Air superiority island hopping combined arms operations Naval engagements Amphibious assaults Amphibious assault Air raids Naval blockade Jungle warfare |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
gptkb:guerrilla_warfare
air superiority island hopping combined arms operations amphibious assaults Amphibious assault |
| gptkbp:terrain |
gptkb:jungle
Jungle warfare |
| gptkbp:theater |
gptkb:Pacific_Theater_of_Operations
Pacific Theater |
| gptkbp:veterans |
Surviving veterans honored
survivors' accounts surviving veterans honored |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
2
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