Statements (176)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:War_crimes_trials_for_Japanese_leaders
Post-war reconstruction efforts Continued fighting in the Philippines Establishment of a Philippine government Increased American presence in Asia Occupation of the Philippines Increased Allied naval dominance in the Pacific Japanese forces retreated to Luzon Occupation of Leyte by Allied forces Significant loss of ships for Japan Reinforcement of Allied presence in the Pacific |
| gptkbp:air_support |
gptkb:Philippine_Air_Force
gptkb:U._S._Army_Air_Forces gptkb:United_States_Navy |
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
gptkb:F6_F_Hellcat |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Over 15,000 Allied casualties
Over 30,000 Japanese casualties Over 15,000 Allied Over 30,000 Japanese |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Admiral_Soemu_Toyoda
gptkb:Admiral_William_Halsey_Jr. gptkb:General_Douglas_Mac_Arthur |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
gptkb:Leyte_Landing_Day
Leyte Gulf Anniversary |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:Video_games
Films and documentaries Memorials and monuments Commemorative events Military history studies Portrayed in films and literature Books and literature Subject of documentaries Subject of historical studies Memorials and commemorations Commemorated in local festivals Documentaries and historical analyses Commemorated in annual events Veterans' accounts and testimonies Symbol of Filipino-American friendship |
| gptkbp:date |
December 31, 1944
October 20, 1944 October 20 to December 26, 1944 |
| gptkbp:duration |
October 20, 1944 to October 26, 1944
October 20 -December 31, 1944 October 20 -December 26, 1944 |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
Submarine warfare
Tactical innovations Use of landing craft Use of reconnaissance aircraft Commemoration in military history Use of naval mines Use of torpedoes Air superiority tactics Amphibious landings Impact on post-war naval strategy Kamikaze attacks Use of naval blockades Strategic deception operations Use of destroyers and cruisers Significant logistical challenges Involvement of aircraft carriers Use of radar technology Cultural impact on Philippine society Development of amphibious warfare doctrine Impact on Japanese military strategy Impact on naval aviation development Involvement of Allied forces from multiple nations Involvement of Allied naval forces from Australia Involvement of submarines Joint operations between Army and Navy Massive naval engagements Significant air battles Significant naval losses for Japan Use of escort carriers Use of intelligence and codebreaking Significant political ramifications in the Philippines |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf
gptkb:Battle_of_Mindoro |
| gptkbp:fought_against |
gptkb:Leyte_Island
gptkb:Leyte_Gulf |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Significant turning point in the Pacific War
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the liberation of the Philippines
|
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Japanese naval records
Official US Navy reports |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
First use of kamikaze attacks
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Increased American military presence in the Pacific
Boosted morale of Allied forces Facilitated the return of General Douglas Mac Arthur Contributed to the liberation of the Philippines Signaled the decline of Japanese naval power Led to the eventual defeat of Japan in the Pacific Theater Enabled Allied forces to establish a base in the Philippines Contributed to the eventual defeat of Japan Led to the liberation of the Philippines Facilitated the return of General Mac Arthur to the Philippines Enabled the liberation of the Philippines |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Turning point in the Pacific War
Demonstrated U. S. naval dominance Reestablishment of the Philippines |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Leyte
|
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:U._S._Sixth_Army
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy gptkb:Philippine_Commonwealth_Army gptkb:6th_Army gptkb:Japanese_35th_Army gptkb:3rd_Fleet |
| gptkbp:involved_technology |
gptkb:military_aircraft
Submarines Aircraft carriers Destroyers Amphibious assault ships Battleships Cruisers |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on naval warfare
Influenced future naval warfare strategies Commemoration in Philippine history |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Leyte_Gulf
gptkb:Leyte,_Philippines Leyte Gulf, Philippines |
| gptkbp:memorials |
gptkb:Mac_Arthur_Landing_Memorial_National_Park
gptkb:Leyte_Landing_Memorial gptkb:Mac_Arthur_Park |
| gptkbp:military_engagement |
gptkb:Leyte_Gulf
gptkb:Battle_of_Surigao_Strait gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf gptkb:Battle_off_Samar gptkb:Battle_of_the_Sibuyan_Sea |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:Battle_of_Surigao_Strait
gptkb:Battle_off_Samar Air superiority Amphibious assaults Combined fleet operations Surface engagements Carrier battle |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:Japanese_Combined_Fleet
gptkb:U._S._Third_Fleet |
| gptkbp:operations |
gptkb:Operation_Shō-Gō_1
gptkb:Operation_King_II |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Establishment of air superiority
Destruction of Japanese fleet |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Surigao_Strait
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Philippine_Sea |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Guam
gptkb:Battle_of_Saipan gptkb:Battle_of_Okinawa gptkb:Battle_of_Iwo_Jima gptkb:Battle_of_the_Philippine_Sea |
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Largest naval battle in history
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| gptkbp:squadrons |
gptkb:Musashi
gptkb:Yamato gptkb:USS_Enterprise gptkb:USS_New_Jersey |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
gptkb:Liberation_of_the_Philippines
Recapture the Philippines Control of the Philippines Cut off Japanese supply lines Cutting off Japanese supply lines Establishing a base for further operations in Asia Securing the oil resources of the region |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of supply routes
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| gptkbp:tactics |
Air superiority
Combined arms operations Amphibious assault Naval bombardment Carrier battle tactics Naval air strikes |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Douglas_Mac_Arthur
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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