Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
boosted morale of Allied forces
increased Allied presence in the Pacific contributed to the eventual defeat of Japan led to further campaigns in New Guinea |
| gptkbp:casualties |
high casualties on both sides
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Allied_forces
gptkb:Japanese_forces |
| gptkbp:date |
gptkb:1942
|
| gptkbp:duration |
several months
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Buna-Gona
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
influenced future military strategies
led to the establishment of memorials and commemorations remains a subject of study in military history influenced post-war military doctrine led to the development of new tactics increased focus on air superiority emphasized the importance of supply lines demonstrated the role of intelligence in warfare pivotal in the Pacific War showcased the resilience of Allied forces demonstrated the effectiveness of Allied cooperation contributed to the shaping of modern warfare highlighted the challenges of jungle warfare marked a turning point in the Pacific theater |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Papua New Guinea
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| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Army
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force gptkb:United_States_Army gptkb:Australian_Army gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy |
| gptkbp:key_battles |
gptkb:Battle_of_Port_Moresby
gptkb:Battle_of_Buna-Gona gptkb:Battle_of_Kokoda_Track gptkb:Battle_of_Milne_Bay |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Papua_New_Guinea
|
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Admiral_Isoroku_Yamamoto
gptkb:General_Douglas_Mac_Arthur |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Milne_Bay
|
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
strategic control of the Pacific
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
preventing Japanese expansion
|
| gptkbp:theater |
Southwest Pacific theater
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:25th_Australian_Division
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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