Battle of the Atlantic Ocean
GPTKB entity
Statements (97)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_conflict
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| gptkbp:advances |
gptkb:radar_system
gptkb:sonar_system depth charges |
| gptkbp:casualties |
over 1,500 U-boats lost
over 100,000 military personnel over 30,000 merchant sailors over 750 Allied ships lost |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Axis_Powers
gptkb:Allied_Powers |
| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Mediterranean
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Pacific |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature
inspired films inspired video games inspired documentaries |
| gptkbp:duration |
1939-1945
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| gptkbp:end_date |
1945-05-08
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced naval warfare tactics
led to the establishment of NATO influenced the design of future naval vessels demonstrated the impact of technology on warfare shaped post-war naval strategy highlighted the role of intelligence in military operations demonstrated the importance of intelligence gathering at sea affected the post-war geopolitical landscape affected the supply chains of the Allies affected the training of naval personnel changed the nature of naval blockades contributed to the development of radar technology demonstrated the effectiveness of air power at sea increased importance of logistics in warfare increased the focus on anti-submarine technology increased the use of sonar technology influenced the Cold War naval strategies influenced the design of submarines post-war influenced the development of naval doctrines influenced the use of aircraft carriers led to the establishment of the Royal Navy's anti-submarine tactics led to advancements in anti-submarine warfare led to the development of depth charges led to the development of naval aviation tactics led to the establishment of maritime law reforms prolonged the war effort shaped the future of maritime security policies shaped the future of submarine warfare demonstrated the strategic value of the Atlantic Ocean highlighted the importance of maritime supply routes highlighted the need for international naval cooperation |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
longest continuous military campaign in WWII
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Atlantic Ocean
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| gptkbp:impact |
economic impact
food shortages disruption of shipping |
| gptkbp:key_battles |
Convoy battles
U-boat campaigns |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced naval strategy
led to advancements in naval technology highlighted importance of logistics in warfare shaped post-war naval policies |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
submarine warfare
aircraft carrier operations surface ship engagements |
| gptkbp:notable_case |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Atlantic_(1943)
gptkb:Operation_Overlord gptkb:Laconia_incident gptkb:Battle_of_the_River_Plate gptkb:Operation_Drumbeat |
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Karl_Dönitz
gptkb:Chester_W._Nimitz gptkb:Ernest_King gptkb:Sir_Dudley_Pound |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Karl_Dönitz
gptkb:Sir_Winston_Churchill gptkb:Franklin_D._Roosevelt gptkb:Erich_Raeder |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Allied victory
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:participants |
gptkb:Axis_Powers
gptkb:Allied_Powers |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
control of the Atlantic sea routes
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| gptkbp:start_date |
1939-09-03
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| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
secure supply lines
blockade enemy supplies |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
air superiority
U-boat warfare convoy system |
| gptkbp:uses_technology |
U-boats
convoy system escort carriers liberty ships |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Georgy_Zhukov
gptkb:Soviet_Union |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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