Battle of the Adriatic Islands

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkbp:aftermath further operations in the Mediterranean
increased Allied presence in the Adriatic
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Axis_powers
gptkb:Allies
gptkbp:date gptkb:1944
gptkbp:duration several days
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gulf_of_Taranto
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Italian_Campaign
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated effectiveness of combined naval operations
contributed to the defeat of Axis powers in the region
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Adriatic Islands
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:Royal_Australian_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:Regia_Marina
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Admiral_Carlo_Bergamini
gptkb:Admiral_Sir_Henry_Moore
gptkbp:legacy influenced post-war naval strategies
remains a subject of military study
set precedent for future naval engagements
contributed to the development of modern naval tactics
highlighted importance of air power in naval warfare
gptkbp:location gptkb:Adriatic_Sea
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_the_Mediterranean_Sea
gptkb:Battle_of_Anzio
gptkb:Battle_of_Monte_Cassino
gptkb:Battle_of_Taranto
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Aegean_Sea
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Ionian_Sea
gptkb:Battle_of_Salerno
gptkb:Battle_of_Sicily
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:Axis_naval_forces
Allied naval superiority
gptkbp:outcome disruption of Axis supply lines
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Anzio
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance strategic control of the Adriatic Sea
gptkbp:strategic_importance disruption of enemy logistics
control of shipping routes
establishment of air superiority
protection of Allied naval assets
support for ground operations in Italy
gptkbp:tactics_used submarine warfare
surface engagements
naval air strikes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Demetrius
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5