Battle of the Balearic Islands
GPTKB entity
Properties (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
naval battle
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
impact on Axis naval strategy
increased_Allied_naval_presence |
| gptkbp:battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Taranto
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Atlantic Battle of Cape Bon |
| gptkbp:casualties |
significant losses on both sides
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
Axis powers
Allies |
| gptkbp:date |
1941
|
| gptkbp:duration |
several days
|
| gptkbp:followedBy |
gptkb:Operation_Torch
|
| gptkbp:future_plans |
control of shipping lanes
disruption of enemy operations protection_of_Allied_supply_routes |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
influenced future naval engagements
considered a turning point highlighted importance of air superiority showcased effectiveness of combined operations demonstrated logistical challenges of naval warfare |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
demonstrated naval power dynamics
|
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
gptkb:Mediterranean_Theater_of_World_War_II
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Balearic Islands
|
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:Royal_Navy
Regia Marina |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Balearic_Islands
|
| gptkbp:notablePerson |
gptkb:Admiral_Cunningham
Admiral Iachino |
| gptkbp:outcome |
disruption of Axis supply lines
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:precededBy |
gptkb:Battle_of_Cape_Matapan
|
| gptkbp:result |
Allied_victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
strategic_control_of_the_Mediterranean
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
air strikes
submarine warfare surface engagements |
| gptkbp:technology |
torpedoes
submarines bombers aircraft carriers cruisers destroyers fighter planes |
| gptkbp:type |
air-sea battle
|