Statements (377)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:admiral_of_the_japanese_forces |
gptkb:Isoroku_Yamamoto
|
| gptkbp:admiral_of_the_japanese_navy |
gptkb:Isoroku_Yamamoto
|
| gptkbp:admiral_of_the_u._s._forces |
gptkb:Chester_W._Nimitz
|
| gptkbp:admiral_of_the_us_navy |
gptkb:Chester_W._Nimitz
|
| 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:Hiryu
gptkb:Kaga gptkb:Grumman_F4_F_Wildcat gptkb:Mitsubishi_A6_M_Zero gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress gptkb:Douglas_SBD_Dauntless gptkb:Akagi Soryu over 300 Critical for victory Over 100 from U. S. carriers |
| gptkbp:aircraft_used_by_japan |
gptkb:Mitsubishi_A6_M_Zero
|
| gptkbp:american_aircraft_used |
gptkb:Douglas_SBD_Dauntless
|
| gptkbp:american_fleet_composition |
3 aircraft carriers
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
over 3,000
307 approximately 3,000 Japanese approximately 300 Americans |
| gptkbp:combat_history |
Extensively analyzed
analyze tactics used |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Chester_W._Nimitz
gptkb:Isoroku_Yamamoto |
| gptkbp:commander_of_japanese_forces |
gptkb:Admiral_Isoroku_Yamamoto
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| gptkbp:commander_of_the_japanese_fleet |
gptkb:Yamamoto_Isoroku
|
| gptkbp:commander_of_us_forces |
gptkb:Admiral_Chester_W._Nimitz
|
| gptkbp:commander_of_uss_enterprise |
gptkb:William_Halsey_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:commander_of_uss_hornet |
gptkb:Marc_Mitscher
|
| gptkbp:commander_of_uss_yorktown |
gptkb:Frank_Jack_Fletcher
|
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
gptkb:Midway_Atoll_National_Wildlife_Refuge
gptkb:National_Park_Service gptkb:historical_landmark |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
gptkb:Midway_Atoll_National_Wildlife_Refuge
gptkb:Midway_Atoll_National_Memorial gptkb:educational_programs gptkb:historical_landmark Annual remembrance events historical reenactments annual ceremonies Midway Atoll anniversary events Midway Atoll's significance Midway Day Held annually on June 4th. |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for literature and films
Symbol of American resilience Commemorated annually on June 4th |
| gptkbp:cultural_influence |
gptkb:video_games
gptkb:books gptkb:documentaries gptkb:films |
| 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
|
| gptkbp:deception_tactics |
Used by the U. S.
|
| gptkbp:decisive_factor |
Intelligence and codebreaking
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:books
gptkb:documentaries gptkb:films |
| gptkbp:duration |
4 days
four days |
| gptkbp:famous_battle_tactic |
Ambush tactics
|
| 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:naval_warfare
Carrier warfare carrier warfare Carrier battle |
| gptkbp:film |
gptkb:Midway_(1976)
gptkb:Midway_(2019) |
| gptkbp:film_appearance |
gptkb:Midway_(1976)
gptkb:Midway_(2019) gptkb:Midway_(2019_film) |
| gptkbp:film_editing |
gptkb:Midway_(2019)
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| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:Shattered_Sword
The Battle of Midway: The Naval Institute Guide to the U. S. Navy's Greatest Victory |
| 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:naval_warfare
|
| 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_legacy |
studied in military academies
Influenced future naval warfare influenced future naval battles Considered a pivotal battle symbol of U. S. resilience |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
gptkb:First_major_defeat_of_the_Japanese_Navy
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:impact_on_naval_aviation |
advancements in tactics
development of carrier-based aircraft emphasis on reconnaissance missions |
| gptkbp:intelligence |
gptkb:US_codebreakers
gptkb:U._S._codebreakers gptkb:Operation_Magic crucial to victory American codebreakers cracking of Japanese codes Codebreaking played a crucial role Japanese naval codes |
| gptkbp:international_response |
Counterattack after ambush
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| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy |
| gptkbp:japanese_admiral |
gptkb:Nagumo_Chuichi
gptkb:Isoroku_Yamamoto |
| gptkbp:japanese_aircraft_carriers_involved |
gptkb:Hiryu
gptkb:Kaga gptkb:Akagi Soryu |
| gptkbp:japanese_aircraft_involved |
gptkb:B5_N_Kate
gptkb:D3_A_Val |
| gptkbp:japanese_aircraft_launched |
Over 100 from Japanese carriers
|
| gptkbp:japanese_aircraft_used |
gptkb:Mitsubishi_A6_M_Zero
|
| gptkbp:japanese_defeat_significance |
set back Japanese plans for further expansion
|
| gptkbp:japanese_fleet_composition |
6 aircraft carriers
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| gptkbp:japanese_intelligence_failure |
underestimating U. S. capabilities
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| gptkbp:japanese_naval_losses |
four aircraft carriers sunk
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| gptkbp:japanese_navy |
suffered losses
underestimated U. S. capabilities faced strategic setbacks lost experienced pilots never regained full strength |
| gptkbp:japanese_navy_aircraft_lost |
248
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| gptkbp:japanese_navy_commander |
gptkb:Chuichi_Nagumo
|
| gptkbp:japanese_navy_losses |
4 aircraft carriers
|
| gptkbp:japanese_navy's_operational_strategy |
Surprise attacks
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| gptkbp:japanese_navy's_strategic_disadvantage |
Loss of experienced pilots
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| gptkbp:japanese_plan |
Attack on Midway to lure U. S. fleet
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| gptkbp:japanese_plans |
intercepted by U. S.
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| 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 Influenced naval warfare tactics Inspiration for military strategy Influenced future naval warfare honored by veterans organizations inspired naval strategy discussions remains a key event in WWII history recognized in military history textbooks |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Midway_Atoll
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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 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:memorials |
gptkb:Midway_Atoll_National_Wildlife_Refuge
gptkb:Pearl_Harbor_National_Memorial gptkb:National_WWII_Museum gptkb:Battle_of_Midway_National_Memorial Various memorials established |
| gptkbp:military_lessons |
importance of intelligence
value of air power coordination of forces |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
air superiority
Island hopping island hopping concentration of forces Ambush tactics decisive battle doctrine carrier battle doctrine emphasis on aircraft carriers defensive to offensive operations |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Radar systems
Aircraft carriers Use of dive bombers Dive bombers Codebreaking equipment Torpedo bombers |
| gptkbp:military_unit |
gptkb:USS_Yorktown
gptkb:USS_Enterprise 3 aircraft carriers |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Guadalcanal
gptkb:Battle_of_Coral_Sea |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:USS_Yorktown
gptkb:United_States_Navy gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy gptkb:USS_Hornet gptkb:U._S._Pacific_Fleet gptkb:USS_Enterprise Aircraft carriers Bombers Approximately 10 Fighters aircraft carriers battleships cruisers destroyers influenced future naval engagements recognized for valor expanded operations developed tactics over 15 ships improved training programs 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 achieved surprise established dominance in the Pacific gained initiative |
| gptkbp:number_of_aircraft_carriers |
gptkb:3
gptkb:4 |
| gptkbp:number_of_aircraft_carriers_involved |
gptkb:4
|
| gptkbp:occasion |
June 4
June 7 Midway Day |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
June 1942
|
| gptkbp:operations |
gptkb:Operation_MI
|
| 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:related_aircraft |
gptkb:F4_F_Wildcat
gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress gptkb:TBF_Avenger gptkb:SBD_Dauntless |
| 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:strategic_goals |
Shifted balance of naval power
halted Japanese expansion Prevent Japanese expansion |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
aircraft carriers
boosted American morale Control of the Pacific Ocean Japanese naval expansion Shifted balance of power in the Pacific prevented Japanese expansion in the Pacific set the stage for future Allied victories intercepting Japanese plans preventing further Japanese expansion protecting Hawaii |
| gptkbp:strategy |
gptkb:Hiryu
gptkb:Kaga gptkb:Attack_on_Midway_Atoll gptkb:Akagi Soryu island hopping Defensive operations offensive operations decisive battle 4 aircraft carriers offensive operations in the Pacific overconfidence in naval power intercepting Japanese plans Expansion in the Pacific |
| gptkbp:tactics |
aircraft carrier warfare
Carrier battle tactics Dive bombing Torpedo attacks |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
Air superiority
air superiority Ambush tactics Intelligence and codebreaking torpedo attacks dive bombing Carrier battle strategy |
| gptkbp:theater |
Pacific Theater
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| gptkbp:u._s._aircraft_involved |
gptkb:F4_F_Wildcat
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| gptkbp:u._s._intelligence_success |
breaking Japanese naval codes
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| gptkbp:u._s._naval_losses |
USS Yorktown sunk
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| gptkbp:u._s._naval_tactics |
coordinated air strikes
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| gptkbp:u._s._navy_strategy |
island hopping campaign
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| gptkbp:u._s._navy's_first_major_victory |
In the Pacific Theater
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| gptkbp:u._s._victory |
boosted morale
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| gptkbp:u._s._victory_significance |
boosted American morale
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| gptkbp:us_aircraft_carriers |
gptkb:USS_Yorktown
gptkb:USS_Hornet gptkb:USS_Enterprise |
| gptkbp:us_aircraft_carriers_involved |
gptkb:USS_Yorktown
gptkb:USS_Hornet gptkb:USS_Enterprise |
| gptkbp:us_navy_aircraft_lost |
gptkb:147
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| gptkbp:us_navy_commander |
gptkb:Raymond_Spruance
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| gptkbp:us_navy_losses |
1 aircraft carrier
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| gptkbp:us_navy's_first_major_victory |
In the Pacific Theater
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| gptkbp:us_navy's_operational_strategy |
Preemptive strikes
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| gptkbp:us_navy's_strategic_advantage |
Control of the Pacific Ocean
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| gptkbp:us_navy's_victory |
signaled a shift in momentum
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
2
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