Statements (201)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| 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:air_support |
gptkb:U._S._Army_Air_Forces
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:U._S._Army_Air_Forces
Critical for success |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Medal_of_Honor
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 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:commemoration |
Observed annually
Annual commemorative events held. |
| 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:documentary |
Various documentaries produced
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| gptkbp:duration |
3 weeks
June 15, 1944 to July 9, 1944 |
| gptkbp:emergency_exits |
Japanese civilians evacuated
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| gptkbp:end_date |
July 9, 1944
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| gptkbp:film |
Films depicting the battle
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| gptkbp:final_match_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
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Pacific_Theater_of_World_War_II
Part of the Mariana and Palau Islands campaign Part of the larger Pacific campaign |
| 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
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| gptkbp:historical_figures |
Survivor accounts documented
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Significant impact on the war's outcome
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| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
role in the overall war effort
varied perspectives on tactics impact on American public opinion impact on Japanese morale debate over casualty figures |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
June 15 to July 9, 1944
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| gptkbp:historical_records |
Remembered in American culture
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| gptkbp:historical_research |
Extensively studied by historians
Extensive research conducted |
| 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
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| 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:international_relations |
Affected U. S.-Japan relations
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| gptkbp:international_response |
Global reactions to the battle
Global attention on Pacific War Increased support for U. S. efforts |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Army
gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps |
| gptkbp:japanese_units |
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Army
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy |
| 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:memorials |
gptkb:Japanese_Memorial_on_Saipan
gptkb:Saipan_American_Memorial gptkb:Saipan_War_Memorial Various memorials established |
| gptkbp:military_lessons |
Lessons learned for future conflicts
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| gptkbp:military_operations |
gptkb:Operation_Forager
Massive troop movements |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
combined arms operations
Amphibious assault Involved naval engagements Encirclement of Japanese forces 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:military_unit |
gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:Marine_Corps gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps gptkb:Army |
| gptkbp:narrative |
Various narratives exist
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| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
June 1944
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| gptkbp:operations |
gptkb:Operation_Forager
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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:political_impact |
Shifted power in the Pacific
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| gptkbp:post-battle |
Japanese surrender
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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_goals |
Lessons learned for future operations
Control of the Mariana Islands Detailed military planning involved Establish air bases Support future operations against Japan |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of airfields
Airfields for bombing Japan Airfields for the Mariana Islands airfields for bombing Japan Airfields for B-29 bombers |
| gptkbp:strategy |
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Army
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy Island hopping Bunkers Caves and tunnels Defensive positions bunkers and caves Japanese fortified positions Aggressive assault tactics Defensive strategy employed Strong Japanese defenses Japanese banzai charges |
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Saipan_Island
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| gptkbp:survivors |
Survivor stories documented
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| gptkbp:tactics |
Amphibious assault
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| gptkbp:tactics_used |
amphibious assault
Island hopping island hopping strategy Amphibious assault Island hopping strategy |
| gptkbp:u._s._invasion |
U. S. invasion force size
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| gptkbp:was_part_of |
the Mariana and Palau Islands campaign
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
tropical storms affected operations
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| gptkbp:writings |
Books written about the battle
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Douglas_Mac_Arthur
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Philippine_Sea |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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