Statements (120)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:naval_warfare
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Shift in naval strategy
Increased British naval dominance in the Mediterranean |
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
Swordfish torpedo bombers
|
| gptkbp:british_air_superiority |
Achieved through surprise and tactics.
|
| gptkbp:british_fleet |
gptkb:Mediterranean_Fleet
|
| gptkbp:british_fleet_involved |
gptkb:Mediterranean_Fleet
|
| gptkbp:british_naval_innovation |
Use of unconventional tactics
|
| gptkbp:british_operational_planning |
Coordinated air and naval operations
|
| gptkbp:british_planning |
gptkb:Operation_Judgement
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
British aircraft lost
Italian battleships damaged over 2,000 personnel 2 aircraft lost |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:United_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Vice_Admiral_Sir_Dudley_Pound
gptkb:Admiral_Inigo_Campioni |
| gptkbp:date |
November 11, 1940
November 11-12, 1940 |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
Night bombing raids
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| gptkbp:fighting_style |
gptkb:military_aircraft
|
| gptkbp:fought_against |
British Empire and Italy
|
| gptkbp:has_enemies |
torpedo attack
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied in military academies
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Shift in naval warfare tactics
Part of the Mediterranean theater |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Shifted naval power dynamics in the Mediterranean
|
| gptkbp:historical_period |
November 12, 1940
November 11, 1940 |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Influenced future naval strategies
Demonstrated effectiveness of air power against naval vessels |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Taranto
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| gptkbp:impact_on_naval_aviation |
Demonstrated effectiveness of carrier-based air power
|
| gptkbp:influence_on |
gptkb:Pearl_Harbor_attack
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
naval warfare tactics
|
| gptkbp:involved |
over 20 aircraft
torpedo attacks multiple waves of attacks |
| gptkbp:involved_technology |
gptkb:military_aircraft
Aircraft carriers Torpedoes Torpedo bombers |
| gptkbp:is_a_showcase_of |
British naval power
|
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
military strategists
|
| gptkbp:italian_commander |
gptkb:Admiral_Domenico_Cavagnari
|
| gptkbp:italian_fleet |
gptkb:Italian_Navy
|
| gptkbp:italian_fleet_involved |
gptkb:Italian_Navy
|
| gptkbp:italian_losses |
2 cruisers damaged
3 battleships sunk |
| gptkbp:italian_naval_doctrine |
Reliance on battleship supremacy
|
| gptkbp:italian_naval_innovation |
Limited response to air threats
|
| gptkbp:italian_naval_tactics |
Use of battleships
|
| gptkbp:italian_operational_planning |
Defensive preparations
|
| gptkbp:italian_planning |
Defensive measures against air attacks
|
| gptkbp:italian_ships_involved |
gptkb:Cavour-class_battleships
gptkb:Littorio-class_battleships |
| gptkbp:key |
naval history
|
| gptkbp:key_event |
Mediterranean theater
|
| gptkbp:led_to |
Italian naval decline
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Considered a model for future naval air operations
Influenced naval aviation development |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Taranto,_Italy
|
| gptkbp:losses |
2 aircraft
|
| gptkbp:media_appearances |
Documentaries and books
|
| gptkbp:military_doctrine |
Carrier strike doctrine
Emphasis on air superiority |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Concentration of air power
|
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Night-time torpedo bombing
|
| gptkbp:model |
future naval engagements
|
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Vice_Admiral_Sir_John_Cunningham
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Italian_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Navy World War II naval battles the Royal Air Force. |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:HMS_Eagle gptkb:HMS_Illustrious gptkb:Regia_Marina Challenged by the Italians Pioneered by the British |
| gptkbp:number_of_aircraft_used |
gptkb:21
21 aircraft |
| gptkbp:number_of_ships_damaged |
2 battleships
2 Italian cruisers |
| gptkbp:objective |
Destroy Italian fleet in Taranto
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Significant damage to Italian fleet
Significant damage to Italian battleships |
| gptkbp:primary_weapon_used |
torpedoes
|
| gptkbp:result |
British victory
|
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
damage to Italian battleships
|
| gptkbp:significance |
first major naval air attack
First major naval air attack in history |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Disruption of Italian naval operations
Damaged Italian fleet |
| gptkbp:strategic_lesson |
Importance of air superiority
Importance of air power in naval engagements |
| gptkbp:strategy |
Use of aircraft carriers
Defensive naval posture Disrupt Axis naval operations Defend Mediterranean Sea |
| gptkbp:sunk |
3 Italian battleships
3 battleships |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
Night attack
Surprise night attack |
| gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for |
naval aviation development
|
| gptkbp:was_a_demonstration_of |
the importance of intelligence
air power in naval warfare the effectiveness of surprise attacks the role of air power in naval battles |
| gptkbp:was_a_night_operation |
gptkb:true
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| gptkbp:was_a_precursor_to |
gptkb:Pearl_Harbor_attack
aircraft carrier dominance |
| gptkbp:was_a_significant_victory_for |
gptkb:British_naval_forces
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| gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for |
British naval strategy
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| gptkbp:was_characterized_by |
surprise and speed
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| gptkbp:was_part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
2
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