Statements (63)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Allied forces strengthened in New Guinea.
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| gptkbp:casualties |
Japanese casualties approximately 1,000
Allied casualties approximately 200 |
| gptkbp:combat_history |
Analyzed for strategic insights.
Significant battle in WWII. |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Japanese_Empire
gptkb:Allies Australian and American forces. Japanese ground troops. |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Lieutenant_General_Tomitaro_Horii
gptkb:Major_General_George_Wootten |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced Australian national identity.
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| gptkbp:date |
January 1943
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| gptkbp:duration |
January 1943 to February 1943
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Mubo
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| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
Wau River.
Wau Valley. |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied for military tactics.
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Pacific Theater.
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Affected subsequent battles in the region.
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| gptkbp:historical_records |
Documented in military archives.
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Demonstrated effectiveness of Allied cooperation.
Part of the New Guinea campaign. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Wau
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| gptkbp:intelligence |
Allied intelligence played a key role.
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| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:Australian_Army Japanese 18th Army. |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
Lieutenant General Tomitaro Horii.
Major General George Wootten. |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future military operations in the region.
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Wau,_New_Guinea
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| gptkbp:logistics |
Supply lines crucial for success.
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Covered by war correspondents.
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| gptkbp:memorials |
Commemorated in Australian military history.
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| gptkbp:military_engagement |
Engaged in fierce combat.
Part of larger campaign. |
| gptkbp:military_lessons |
Importance of air support.
|
| gptkbp:military_operations |
Involved ground and air forces.
|
| gptkbp:military_outcome |
Allied forces achieved strategic objectives.
Allied forces gained momentum. |
| gptkbp:military_service |
Veterans honored for their service.
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Utilized combined arms approach.
Air superiority and ground assaults. |
| gptkbp:military_unit |
Combined Allied forces.
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Allied forces secured Wau.
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Salamaua
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| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic airfield control
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| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
Allied control of Wau.
Allied forces successfully defended positions. Critical for New Guinea campaign. Disrupt Japanese supply lines. |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of New Guinea
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| gptkbp:tactics |
Flanking maneuvers.
|
| gptkbp:terrain |
Mountainous and jungle terrain.
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| gptkbp:type |
ground battle
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Tropical climate affected operations.
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:New_Guinea_campaign
gptkb:The_Battle_of_New_Guinea |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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