Statements (354)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
2
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Continued U. S. offensive operations
Increased naval production in the U. S. Strategic planning for future battles Boosted US morale Japanese naval power significantly weakened Japan's naval strength diminished U. S. gained strategic initiative shift in naval balance US gained strategic initiative in the Pacific increased US military presence in the Pacific Japanese naval decline Diminished Japanese naval strength American offensive in the Pacific US naval dominance in the Pacific |
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:F4_F_Wildcat gptkb:Hiryu gptkb:Kaga gptkb:Grumman_F4_F_Wildcat gptkb:Mitsubishi_A6_M_Zero gptkb:Douglas_SBD_Dauntless gptkb:Akagi gptkb:TBF_Avenger gptkb:SBD_Dauntless gptkb:147 gptkb:B5_N_Kate gptkb:D3_A_Val 248 Soryu over 300 advancements in tactics Critical for victory development of carrier-based aircraft emphasis on reconnaissance missions Over 100 from Japanese carriers Over 100 from U. S. carriers |
| gptkbp:airlines |
gptkb:Hiryu
gptkb:Kaga gptkb:USS_Yorktown gptkb:3 gptkb:4 gptkb:Akagi gptkb:USS_Hornet gptkb:USS_Enterprise Soryu |
| gptkbp:casualties |
over 3,000
307 approximately 3,000 Japanese approximately 300 Americans |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:William_Halsey_Jr.
gptkb:Marc_Mitscher gptkb:Nagumo_Chuichi gptkb:Chester_W._Nimitz gptkb:Admiral_Chester_W._Nimitz gptkb:Yamamoto_Isoroku gptkb:Raymond_Spruance gptkb:Isoroku_Yamamoto gptkb:Admiral_Isoroku_Yamamoto gptkb:Chuichi_Nagumo gptkb:Frank_Jack_Fletcher |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:books
gptkb:documentaries gptkb:films gptkb:video_game Inspiration for literature and films Symbol of American resilience Commemorated annually on June 4th |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
films and documentaries
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| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
gptkb:Documentaries
gptkb:Films gptkb:Video_games Books |
| gptkbp:date |
June 4-7, 1942
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| gptkbp:defeated |
boosted morale
set back Japanese plans for further expansion signaled a shift in momentum |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:books
gptkb:documentaries gptkb:films |
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Counterattack after ambush
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| gptkbp:duration |
4 days
four days |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:Torpedo_Squadron_8
aircraft carrier warfare the ambush of Japanese fleet |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" The turning point of the war"
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| gptkbp:fighting_style |
gptkb:battle
Carrier warfare carrier warfare Carrier battle |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:Midway_(1976)
gptkb:Midway_(2019) gptkb:Midway_(2019_film) Pacific Theater |
| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:Shattered_Sword
The Battle of Midway: The Naval Institute Guide to the U. S. Navy's Greatest Victory |
| gptkbp:form_factor |
Intelligence and codebreaking
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| gptkbp:future_plans |
Attack on Midway to lure U. S. fleet
intercepted by U. S. |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
strategic importance
studied in military academies Studied in military academies Highlighted the role of logistics in warfare considered a pivotal battle Considered a pivotal battle analyzed for tactics and strategy analyzed for strategic lessons Examined in military strategy discussions considered a classic example of naval warfare Showcased the effectiveness of carrier-based air power Demonstrated the importance of intelligence considered a masterpiece of naval strategy considered a model of naval warfare examined for intelligence operations |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
eyewitness accounts
photographic evidence battle maps official military reports Well-documented in military history Extensively documented in books and films |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Nimitz_Chester_W.
gptkb:Yamamoto_Isoroku gptkb:Raymond_Spruance gptkb:Frank_Jack_Fletcher |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Boosted American morale
boosted American morale shifted balance of power in the Pacific influenced future naval strategies shifted balance of naval power Established U. S. naval superiority Halted Japanese expansion in the Pacific boosted US morale weakened Japanese naval strength Shifted the balance of naval power changed course of war |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
gptkb:First_major_defeat_of_the_Japanese_Navy
boosted American morale demonstrated the effectiveness of aircraft carriers pivotal moment in World War II demonstrated U. S. naval superiority shifted the balance of naval power in the Pacific |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Midway
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| gptkbp:intelligence |
gptkb:US_codebreakers
gptkb:U._S._codebreakers gptkb:Operation_Magic crucial to victory American codebreakers breaking Japanese naval codes underestimating U. S. capabilities cracking of Japanese codes Codebreaking played a crucial role Japanese naval codes |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Midway_Atoll_National_Wildlife_Refuge
gptkb:Pearl_Harbor_National_Memorial gptkb:National_WWII_Museum gptkb:memorial gptkb:Educational_Institution gptkb:National_Park gptkb:Midway_Atoll_National_Memorial gptkb:Battle_of_Midway_National_Memorial Annual remembrance events historical reenactments annual ceremonies Various memorials established Midway Atoll anniversary events Midway Atoll's significance Midway Day Held annually on June 4th. |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:key_event |
gptkb:Sinking_of_USS_Yorktown
gptkb:Battle_of_Guadalcanal gptkb:Battle_of_Coral_Sea American dive bombers' attack Attack on the Japanese fleet Final Japanese retreat Japanese surprise attack foiled Part of the larger Pacific War |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Nimitz_Chester_W.
gptkb:Yamamoto_Isoroku gptkb:Raymond_Spruance gptkb:Edward_Layton gptkb:Halsey_William gptkb:Mitscher_Marc_A. gptkb:Frank_Jack_Fletcher |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Symbol of American resilience
studied in military academies Studied in military academies Influenced naval warfare tactics Inspiration for military strategy Influenced future naval warfare influenced future naval battles honored by veterans organizations inspired naval strategy discussions Considered a pivotal battle remains a key event in WWII history recognized in military history textbooks symbol of U. S. resilience |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:island
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| gptkbp:losses |
Approximately 300 personnel
Over 3,000 personnel 1 aircraft carrier 147 aircraft 4 aircraft carriers loss of experienced pilots four aircraft carriers USS Yorktown sunk four aircraft carriers sunk loss of four aircraft carriers one aircraft carrier Around 50 US aircraft Over 100 Japanese aircraft 1 aircraft carrier and 1 destroyer 4 aircraft carriers and 1 cruiser Significant aircraft and personnel losses 248 aircraft |
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:USS_Yorktown
gptkb:USS_Enterprise 3 aircraft carriers |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
air superiority
Island hopping island hopping concentration of forces Surprise attacks Control of the Pacific Ocean island hopping campaign Ambush tactics coordinated air strikes Preemptive strikes decisive battle doctrine carrier battle doctrine emphasis on aircraft carriers defensive to offensive operations Loss of experienced pilots |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Radar systems
Aircraft carriers Use of dive bombers Dive bombers Codebreaking equipment Torpedo bombers |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Guadalcanal
gptkb:Battle_of_Coral_Sea importance of intelligence Ambush tactics Extensively analyzed analyze tactics used value of air power coordination of forces In the Pacific Theater |
| gptkbp:notable_operations |
gptkb:Operation_MI
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| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:USS_Yorktown
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy gptkb:USS_Hornet gptkb:battle gptkb:U._S._Pacific_Fleet gptkb:USS_Enterprise Aircraft carriers Bombers Approximately 10 Fighters aircraft carriers battleships cruisers destroyers influenced future naval engagements 6 aircraft carriers recognized for valor expanded operations developed tactics over 15 ships improved training programs suffered losses increased shipbuilding efforts pioneered naval aviation tactics 3 aircraft carriers from the US 4 aircraft carriers from Japan Approximately 15 US ships Approximately 30 Japanese ships underestimated U. S. capabilities achieved surprise established dominance in the Pacific faced strategic setbacks gained initiative lost experienced pilots never regained full strength |
| gptkbp:occasion |
June 4
June 7 Midway Day |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
June 1942
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Sinking of four Japanese aircraft carriers
Loss of 300 Japanese aircraft Significant American aircraft losses U. S. victory sinking of four Japanese aircraft carriers loss of 300 Japanese aircraft significant US naval losses |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:primary_source |
historical books
war diaries |
| gptkbp:result |
Decisive American victory
decisive American victory decisive victory for the United States |
| gptkbp:significance |
Turning point in the Pacific Theater
turning point in the Pacific Theater turning point in the Pacific War |
| gptkbp:squadrons |
3 aircraft carriers
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
aircraft carriers
boosted American morale Control of the Pacific Ocean Shifted balance of naval power Japanese naval expansion Shifted balance of power in the Pacific prevented Japanese expansion in the Pacific set the stage for future Allied victories halted Japanese expansion Prevent Japanese expansion intercepting Japanese plans preventing further Japanese expansion protecting Hawaii |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:Hiryu
gptkb:Kaga gptkb:Attack_on_Midway_Atoll gptkb:Akagi Soryu Air superiority air superiority island hopping Defensive operations offensive operations decisive battle aircraft carrier warfare Ambush tactics Intelligence and codebreaking Carrier battle tactics torpedo attacks 4 aircraft carriers dive bombing Dive bombing Carrier battle strategy offensive operations in the Pacific overconfidence in naval power Torpedo attacks intercepting Japanese plans Expansion in the Pacific Used by the U. S. |
| gptkbp:title_holder |
gptkb:Chester_W._Nimitz
gptkb:Isoroku_Yamamoto |