Statements (179)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_conflict
gptkb:military_operation |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Desmond_Doss
gptkb:Douglas_Mac_Arthur gptkb:Battle_of_the_Philippine_Sea |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Reestablishment of American control over Guam
reestablishment of American control |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:award
Medals awarded for valor during the battle |
| gptkbp:casualties |
gptkb:High
gptkb:Significant Approximately 7,000 American Approximately 18,000 Japanese Approximately 1,700 American over 18,000 Japanese over 7,000 American |
| gptkbp:combat_role |
Critical
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| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Holland_Smith
gptkb:Major_General_Roy_S._Geiger gptkb:Lieutenant_General_Takeshi_Takashina |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
Control of Guam for military operations
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| gptkbp:conflict |
Japanese fortifications
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| gptkbp:cultural_events |
Annual events commemorating the battle
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Portrayed in media
Influenced local history and identity Influenced local Guam culture and identity Guam's status as a U. S. territory |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
books and literature
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| gptkbp:date |
July 21, 1944
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| gptkbp:defense |
gptkb:Japanese_forces
Japanese forces fortified on Guam |
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Impact on U. S.-Japan relations post-war
Affected U. S.-Japan relations post-war U. S.-Japan relations post-war |
| gptkbp:duration |
3 weeks
Approximately 3 weeks 21 July 1944 -10 August 1944 |
| gptkbp:education |
military history courses
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| gptkbp:educational_programs |
Programs about the battle in schools
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| gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:Japanese_Imperial_Army
Japanese bunkers and artillery positions |
| gptkbp:finale_date |
Conducted by military historians
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Tinian
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| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
Tropical island terrain
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied in military history courses
Studied in military history Ongoing research into battle tactics and outcomes academic studies and publications |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the larger Pacific War
Part of the larger Mariana and Palau Islands campaign |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Archival records maintained
Documented in various military archives Extensively documented military reports and orders |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:battle
Part of the Pacific Theater Remembered in history books Part of the Pacific Theater of World War II |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
various military historians
Notable commanders involved |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
First major U. S. offensive in the Mariana Islands
turning point in the Pacific War Marked a turning point in the Pacific War. First major U. S. victory after the attack on Pearl Harbor first major U. S. offensive in the Mariana Islands |
| gptkbp:historical_site |
battlefields and memorials
War memorials established on the island War memorials on Guam |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Guam
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| gptkbp:impact |
Boosted U. S. morale
Boosted U. S. morale during the war |
| gptkbp:intelligence |
U. S. reconnaissance missions
Involved reconnaissance missions prior to the assault |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Marine_Corps Infantry and artillery |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Guam_Liberation_Day
annual remembrance ceremonies Observed annually Guam Memorial Park |
| gptkbp:landmark |
Memorials established
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| gptkbp:landscape |
jungle and mountainous
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influence on future military operations
Part of the Pacific Theater Influenced future military operations in the Pacific Influenced future U. S. military strategy in the Pacific |
| gptkbp:local_economy |
displacement of civilians
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| gptkbp:local_government |
post-war political changes in Guam
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Guam
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| gptkbp:logistics |
gptkb:starship
Complex supply chain for U. S. forces |
| gptkbp:media_appearances |
documentaries and films
Documentaries and films produced |
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Army gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy gptkb:Marine_Corps gptkb:77th_Infantry_Division gptkb:1st_Provisional_Marine_Brigade gptkb:3rd_Marine_Division gptkb:battle Combined arms approach Honored veterans of the battle Marine Corps and Army units Honoring veterans of the battle U. S. military government U. S. veterans organizations |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:battle
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Philippine_Sea combined arms operations Pacific theater operations Amphibious assault Island hopping campaign Amphibious landings Island hopping strategy Involvement of the U. S. Navy Modern military exercises reference the battle Massive troop landings on D-Day Utilized lessons learned in future battles subsequent U. S. military training |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
amphibious assault vehicles
Use of amphibious vehicles Developed during the battle Naval bombardment tactics Use of amphibious assault vehicles |
| gptkbp:mission |
Key victory for the Allies
Secure the Mariana Islands secure airfields and bases |
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
U. S. and allied forces cooperation
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Learned from the engagement
In the context of the Pacific War |
| gptkbp:notable_operations |
gptkb:Operation_Forager
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| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:Limited
gptkb:battle Provided air cover |
| gptkbp:objective |
defend territory
Maintain control of Guam |
| gptkbp:outcome |
gptkb:Liberation_of_Guam_from_Japanese_occupation
Restoration of civil government in Guam Reinforced U. S. presence in the Pacific |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Saipan
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| gptkbp:publishes |
Books written about the battle
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| gptkbp:result |
American victory
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| gptkbp:retirement_year |
reconstruction of Guam
U. S. military presence in Guam |
| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic location in the Pacific
recapture of Guam |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
gptkb:Capture_of_Guam
gptkb:battle control of the Pacific Lessons learned for future military operations. Airfields for future operations Airfields in Guam |
| gptkbp:supports |
gptkb:U._S._Army_Air_Forces
U. S. Army Air Forces provided air support Provided by the U. S. Army Air Forces Provided by the U. S. Navy |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy
gptkb:Guam_garrison gptkb:36th_Infantry_Division Defensive Offensive amphibious assault Island hopping island hopping strategy Combined arms operations Amphibious assault Heavily fortified Island hopping strategy Defend the island at all costs Establish bases for air operations Japanese fortified positions |
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
Sites related to the battle attract visitors
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| gptkbp:video_output |
Portrayed in documentaries about World War II
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| gptkbp:wrote |
Featured in historical books about the Pacific War
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