Battle of Kengtung

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Increased control of the region by Allied forces
gptkbp:casualties High for both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Allied_forces
gptkb:Japanese_forces
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Joseph_Stilwell
gptkbp:date November 1944
gptkbp:duration Several weeks
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Salween_River
gptkbp:historical_context Burma Campaign
gptkbp:historical_significance Part of larger conflict in the region.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Kengtung
gptkbp:influenced Post-war borders in Southeast Asia
gptkbp:involved Local ethnic groups
gptkbp:legacy Impact on local populations
gptkbp:location Kengtung, Myanmar
gptkbp:military_strategy Combined operations
gptkbp:notable_event Use of air support
gptkbp:outcome Disruption of Japanese supply lines
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Admin_Box
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic victory for Allies in Southeast Asia
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of supply routes
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:guerrilla_warfare
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sino-Thai_War
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6