Battle of Yatsushiro

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath occupation of Japan
gptkbp:casualties high
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Admiral_Nimitz
gptkb:General_Mac_Arthur
gptkbp:community_impact influence on post-war Japan
gptkbp:date 1945
gptkbp:duration several days
gptkbp:followed_by Battle of Kikaijima
gptkbp:historical_context final stages of World War II
gptkbp:historical_significance part of the Pacific Theater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Yatsushiro
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:Educational_Institution
gptkb:museum
books and articles
historical documentaries
military memorials
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:battle
infantry units
air forces
gptkbp:legacy influence on military tactics
impact on naval warfare
impact on air warfare
study in military history
lessons learned in joint operations
gptkbp:location Yatsushiro, Japan
gptkbp:military_strategy island hopping
gptkbp:military_technology use of landing craft
use of aircraft carriers
use of naval artillery
use of bombers
use of fighter planes
gptkbp:outcome establishment of a base for further operations
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Okinawa
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance strategic control of the region
gptkbp:strategic_importance disruption of Japanese supply lines
control of shipping lanes
proximity to mainland Japan
support for future offensives
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:naval_bombardment
air support
gptkbp:type amphibious assault
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Yatsushiro,_Kumamoto,_Japan
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8