Statements (204)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:naval_warfare
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Allied control of the Philippines
Japanese naval power diminished increased Allied control in the Pacific decline of Japanese naval power increased U. S. naval dominance decline of Japanese naval capabilities |
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
Over 1,000 aircraft
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| gptkbp:casualties |
1,500 American
3,000 Japanese Over 15,000 total Over 3,500 American over 15,000 total Over 15,000 Japanese Approximately 15,000 Japanese casualties Approximately 3,500 U. S. casualties Over 15,000 Japanese casualties Over 3,500 American casualties |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Imperial_Japan |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States gptkb:Imperial_Japan |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:William_Halsey_Jr.
gptkb:Admiral_Thomas_Kinkaid gptkb:Admiral_Chester_W._Nimitz gptkb:Soemu_Toyoda |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
annually on October 23
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| gptkbp:commemoration |
Annual remembrance events
Documentaries and films books published Memorials and monuments Books and literature documentaries produced memorials established Naval memorials anniversaries observed historical studies conducted |
| gptkbp:date |
October 23, 1944
October 23-26, 1944 |
| gptkbp:documentary |
Numerous films and books
|
| gptkbp:duration |
3 days
October 23-26, 1944 |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" A decisive victory for the Allies"
" The greatest naval battle in history" " The turning point of the Pacific War" " A battle of attrition" " The last stand of the Imperial Navy" |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Samar
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Featured in documentaries
Analyzed for its strategic implications Documented in numerous books Examined in military history courses Studied for its tactical innovations Studied in military strategy |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:World_War_II
Part of the liberation of the Philippines |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Surigao_Strait
gptkb:Battle_off_Samar gptkb:Battle_of_Cape_Engaño gptkb:Second_Battle_of_the_Philippine_Sea October 1944 naval warfare evolution strategic turning point major naval engagement |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Boosted Allied morale
Shift in naval power Shift in naval warfare Shift in naval warfare tactics Demonstrated effectiveness of carrier-based air power End of Japanese naval dominance paved the way for the liberation of the Philippines Facilitated Allied invasion of the Philippines Contributed to the eventual defeat of Japan Demonstration of carrier warfare Facilitated Allied invasion of Leyte Led to the liberation of the Philippines Significant loss of Japanese ships |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Turning point in the Pacific War
Impact on post-war naval strategy End of Japanese naval dominance Influence on Cold War naval policies Prelude to the invasion of Japan paved the way for the liberation of the Philippines marked the turning point in the Pacific War |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Leyte Gulf
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| gptkbp:involved_technology |
gptkb:radar_system
submarines aircraft carriers battleships destroyers |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced naval tactics
Study in military strategy Influence on future naval engagements Study in naval strategy Influence on naval doctrine Influenced future naval warfare Symbol of Allied cooperation highlighted logistics in warfare demonstrated air power importance set precedent for future naval battles |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Leyte_Gulf
Leyte Gulf, Philippines |
| gptkbp:military_engagement |
submarine warfare
surface action aircraft carrier battle |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Air superiority
Combined fleet operations Carrier battle tactics Carrier battle Surface engagement Surface action |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Battle_off_Cape_Engaño
gptkb:Battle_of_Surigao_Strait gptkb:Battle_of_Samar gptkb:Battle_off_Samar gptkb:Battle_of_the_Sibuyan_Sea gptkb:Battle_of_Cape_Engaño First use of kamikaze attacks |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:Japanese_Combined_Fleet
gptkb:Taiho gptkb:7th_Fleet gptkb:Haruna gptkb:Hiei gptkb:Kaga gptkb:Kirishima gptkb:Musashi gptkb:Nagato gptkb:USS_Hoel gptkb:USS_Johnston gptkb:Fuso gptkb:Kongo gptkb:Shinano gptkb:Akagi gptkb:Japanese_Navy gptkb:US_Navy gptkb:Shokaku gptkb:Mutsu gptkb:Kiryu gptkb:Southern_Force gptkb:USS_Hornet gptkb:USS_Franklin gptkb:Chikuma gptkb:Yamashiro gptkb:Yamato gptkb:Zuikaku gptkb:USS_Gambier_Bay gptkb:USS_St._Lo gptkb:USS_Enterprise gptkb:3rd_Fleet gptkb:USS_New_Jersey gptkb:U._S._Seventh_Fleet gptkb:U._S._Third_Fleet Submarines Soryu Tone Aircraft carriers Destroyers Battleships Over 300 ships over 200 ships Over 200 ships Central Force |
| gptkbp:operations |
gptkb:Operation_Shō-Gō_1
gptkb:Operation_King_II gptkb:Operation_Taffy_3 |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Destruction of Japanese fleet
Destruction of Japanese naval power destruction of Japanese naval power |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:Pacific_Theater_of_World_War_II gptkb:Philippine_Campaign |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Surigao_Strait
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| gptkbp:related_aircraft |
gptkb:TBF_Avenger
gptkb:F6_F_Hellcat gptkb:B6_N_Tenzan gptkb:B5_N_Kate gptkb:D3_A_Val |
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Largest naval battle in history
largest naval battle in history |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
gptkb:Recapture_of_the_Philippines
Establish air superiority Recapture the Philippines to cut off Japanese supply lines Cut off Japanese supply lines Secure the Philippines to secure the Philippines |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of supply routes
Disruption of Japanese supply lines Establishment of air superiority Control of the Philippines |
| gptkbp:sunk |
1 American battleship
3 American aircraft carriers 4 Japanese aircraft carriers 6 Japanese battleships |
| gptkbp:tactics |
air superiority
surprise attacks combined fleet operations aircraft carrier warfare surface action decoy operations |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
2
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