Statements (85)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
consolidation of Allied control in the Philippines
increased Allied naval dominance |
| gptkbp:casualties |
significant losses for Japan
heavy losses for Japan minimal losses for the U. S. |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Imperial_Japan |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Admiral_Soemu_Toyoda
gptkb:Admiral_William_Halsey |
| gptkbp:date |
October 25, 1944
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Cape_Engaño
|
| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:aircraft
submarines surface ships U. S. Navy and Imperial Japanese Navy |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
influenced future naval strategies
considered a turning point in naval warfare highlighted the decline of battleship dominance showcased the effectiveness of combined arms operations |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the Philippines campaign
involved in the liberation of the Philippines part of the Philippines Campaign |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
demonstrated effectiveness of U. S. naval power
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Surigao Strait
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
technological advancements in warfare
previous naval engagements strategic decisions by military leaders |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:documentaries
historical novels military literature military strategy courses naval war games |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:museum
historical societies military historians in naval museums in various military histories |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
over 200 aircraft
thousands of personnel over 30 ships |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influence on future naval battles
study in military academies impact on naval strategy |
| gptkbp:location |
Surigao Strait
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
crossing the T
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Midway
gptkb:Battle_of_Samar gptkb:Battle_of_the_Philippine_Sea |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
engagement of destroyers
use of torpedoes nighttime naval combat sinking of Fuso sinking of Yamashiro |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:Japanese_Southern_Force
gptkb:U._S._7th_Fleet torpedoes battleships cruisers destroyers use of destroyers use of radar use of battleships |
| gptkbp:outcome |
destruction of Japanese battleships
destruction of Japanese fleet |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
eyewitness accounts
military reports naval records |
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
last major naval battle fought by battleships
last major naval battle of the battleship era |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
control of sea routes
support for ground forces secure sea lanes defeat Japanese naval forces disrupt Allied landings in Leyte prevention of Japanese reinforcements control of the Philippines |
| gptkbp:tactics |
surprise attack
crossing the T night engagement |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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