Statements (201)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:King_George_III
gptkb:Douglas_Mac_Arthur gptkb:battle gptkb:Battle_of_the_Philippine_Sea gptkb:the_Marines |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Establishment of a military government
Increased U. S. presence in the Mariana Islands Increased bombing raids on Japan U. S. control of Mariana Islands U. S. control of the island Civilian casualties and suicides Japanese civilian casualties |
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:U._S._Army_Air_Forces
Critical for success |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:award
Purple Heart recipients Medals awarded for bravery Silver Star recipients Bronze Star recipients |
| gptkbp:casualties |
High military casualties on both sides
Approximately 30,000 Japanese Approximately 13,000 American approximately 30,000 Japanese Approximately 65,000 Japanese Many civilians died or committed suicide approximately 13,000 American High number of military casualties Survivor stories documented Approximately 13,000 American soldiers Approximately 30,000 Japanese soldiers |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Holland_Smith
gptkb:Gen._Yoshitsugu_Sadoya gptkb:Lt._Gen._Holland_Smith gptkb:Lieutenant_General_Yoshitsugu_Sadoya |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
Shifted power in the Pacific
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:Documentaries
gptkb:Historical_studies Books depicted in films and literature Portrayed in films and literature Portrayal in films Influence on American military strategy |
| gptkbp:date |
June 15, 1944
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Global reactions to the battle
Global attention on Pacific War Increased support for U. S. efforts Affected U. S.-Japan relations |
| gptkbp:documentary |
Various documentaries produced
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| gptkbp:duration |
3 weeks
June 15, 1944 to July 9, 1944 |
| gptkbp:emergency_services |
Japanese civilians evacuated
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| gptkbp:end_date |
July 9, 1944
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| gptkbp:filmography |
Films depicting the battle
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| gptkbp:finale_date |
lessons learned for future operations
Analysis of tactics used |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Tinian
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied in military history courses
Extensively studied by historians Extensive research conducted |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Pacific_Theater_of_World_War_II
role in the overall war effort varied perspectives on tactics impact on American public opinion Part of the Mariana and Palau Islands campaign impact on Japanese morale Part of the larger Pacific campaign debate over casualty figures |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Debates on casualty figures
Debates on military strategy effectiveness Debates on civilian treatment during war Debates on legacy of the battle |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
eyewitness accounts
photographic evidence official military reports maps and battle plans oral histories from veterans Numerous records exist |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
One of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific Theater
Remembered in American culture |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
Survivor accounts documented
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Significant impact on the war's outcome
|
| gptkbp:historical_period |
June 15 to July 9, 1944
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Turning point in the Pacific War
Marked a turning point in the war. one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific First major battle in the Mariana Islands |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Saipan
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Destruction of infrastructure
Displacement of civilians displacement of local population Displacement of local population casualties among civilians Cultural changes post-battle Saipan civilian population increased air raids on Japan led to the liberation of Guam Led to the liberation of the Mariana Islands Many civilians committed suicide Forced suicides Led to the capture of Tinian |
| gptkbp:intelligence |
Intelligence gathering prior to the battle
Japanese defenses underestimated U. S. intelligence gathering |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Army
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Army
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Japanese_Memorial_on_Saipan
gptkb:Saipan_American_Memorial gptkb:Saipan_War_Memorial Various memorials established Observed annually Annual commemorative events held. |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
the Mariana and Palau Islands campaign
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Educational programs
Commemoration events Influence on future military operations memorials and commemorations Lessons learned in amphibious warfare Influenced future U. S. military strategy Influenced future U. S. military operations Impact on U. S.-Japan relations Foundation for future operations in the Pacific |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Saipan
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| gptkbp:logistics |
Complex supply chain management
supply lines from Guam |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive news reporting
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| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Marine_Corps gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:Operation_Forager
combined arms operations Amphibious assault Involved naval engagements Massive troop movements Encirclement of Japanese forces U. S. invasion force size Combined arms approach used |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of tanks
Use of aircraft Use of naval bombardment Use of advanced military technology Use of amphibious vehicles New tactics were developed |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Various narratives exist
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Japanese surrender
Lessons learned for future conflicts |
| gptkbp:notable_operations |
gptkb:Operation_Forager
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| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
June 1944
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Capture of Saipan
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Guam
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| gptkbp:primary_source |
Photographs
Official documents Military reports Eyewitness accounts |
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
American victory |
| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic location in the Pacific
Strategic victory for the Allies strategic location in the Pacific Strategic base for the invasion of Japan Strategic base for the Mariana Islands |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Lessons learned for future operations
Control of the Mariana Islands Detailed military planning involved Control of airfields Airfields for bombing Japan Airfields for the Mariana Islands Establish air bases Support future operations against Japan airfields for bombing Japan Airfields for B-29 bombers |
| gptkbp:supports |
gptkb:U._S._Army_Air_Forces
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| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Saipan_Island
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| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Army
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy amphibious assault Island hopping Bunkers Caves and tunnels island hopping strategy Defensive positions Amphibious assault bunkers and caves Island hopping strategy Japanese fortified positions Aggressive assault tactics Defensive strategy employed Strong Japanese defenses Japanese banzai charges |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
tropical storms affected operations
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| gptkbp:wrote |
Books written about the battle
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