Battle of the Aleutian Islands
GPTKB entity
Statements (95)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_conflict
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Strengthened US presence in the Pacific
Strengthened U. S. presence in the North Pacific |
| gptkbp:air_traffic_control |
Significant air operations were conducted
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:P-38_Lightning
gptkb:B-25_Mitchell gptkb:B-24_Liberator |
| gptkbp:awards |
Medals awarded for bravery during the battle
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| gptkbp:casualties |
Approximately 3,000
high on both sides Japanese forces suffered heavy losses |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Admiral_Thomas_C._Kinkaid
gptkb:General_John_L._De_Witt |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
Memorials established for veterans
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Studied in military history courses
Portrayed in films and documentaries Commemorated in memorials Influenced literature on military strategy Inspired veterans' organizations Represented resilience in the face of adversity |
| gptkbp:date |
June 3, 1942
August 15, 1943 |
| gptkbp:documentary |
Featured in war documentaries
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| gptkbp:duration |
over one year
May 1943 to August 1943 |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Attu
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| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
gptkb:Unalaska_Island
gptkb:Attu_Island Kiska Island |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Analyzed for its strategic implications
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Aleutian Islands Campaign
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
gptkb:First_U._S._offensive_in_the_Pacific_theater
Demonstrated US naval capabilities First US offensive in the North Pacific Influenced future Pacific strategies Proximity to Alaska Proximity to Russia Showed the importance of air superiority |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Aleutian Islands
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| gptkbp:intelligence |
Intelligence played a key role
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| gptkbp:international_relations |
Affected U. S.-Japan relations post-war
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| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:naval_warfare
air forces land forces |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:Japanese_Imperial_Army
gptkb:United_States_Army |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Lessons learned for future conflicts
Impact on Arctic military strategy Influence on US-Canada relations Part of US military heritage Recognition of sacrifices made |
| gptkbp:local_economy |
Destruction of local infrastructure
Displacement of Aleut people |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Aleutian_Islands
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| gptkbp:military_engagement |
gptkb:Battle_of_Attu
gptkb:Battle_of_Kiska Naval battles occurred during the campaign |
| gptkbp:military_lessons |
Lessons learned for future operations
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Island hopping
Blockade of Japanese forces Island hopping strategy Amphibious assaults were used |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of reconnaissance aircraft
Use of submarines Use of aircraft carriers Use of radar systems Use of amphibious assault vehicles |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Attu
gptkb:Battle_of_Kiska |
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Admiral_Thomas_C._Kinkaid
gptkb:Admiral_Isoroku_Yamamoto |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy Use of destroyers Use of aircraft carriers |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Allied victory
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:political_impact |
Influenced U. S. military policy
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Midway
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| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic control of the North Pacific
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| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
Recapture of Attu and Kiska
Provided insights for future military engagements |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Preventing Japanese expansion in the Pacific
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| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:naval_warfare
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| gptkbp:veterans |
Surviving veterans share their stories
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Harsh and unpredictable
Harsh weather affected operations |
| gptkbp:writings |
Documented in military history books
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| gptkbp:year |
1943
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Douglas_Mac_Arthur
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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