Battle of the Coral Sea Campaign
GPTKB entity
Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_campaigns
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
boosted Allied morale
influenced naval doctrine influenced post-war naval strategy influenced naval tactics set the stage for future battles demonstrated importance of aircraft carriers highlighted vulnerabilities of naval forces shift in naval strategy led to advancements in naval technology influenced future military planning increased focus on air superiority highlighted the role of intelligence in naval warfare marked a turning point in the Pacific War increased awareness of the impact of air power on naval engagements demonstrated the need for effective command and control systems contributed to the decline of Japanese naval power contributed to the evolution of naval tactics increased emphasis on training for naval aviators increased focus on anti-aircraft defenses increased production of aircraft carriers influenced the design of future aircraft carriers influenced the future of naval aviation. influenced the training of naval personnel led to development of new tactics led to increased naval cooperation among Allies led to the establishment of joint task forces led to the establishment of new naval bases highlighted the significance of reconnaissance missions highlighted the importance of logistics in naval operations increased collaboration between air and naval forces highlighted the importance of adaptability in naval warfare led to the development of new aircraft technologies demonstrated the effectiveness of coordinated air strikes contributed to the development of carrier battle groups |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Allied losses: 543
Japanese losses: 366 |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:date |
May 4, 1942 to May 8, 1942
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Midway
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
involved naval aviation
involved aircraft carriers part of the Pacific Theater involved fleet actions |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Coral Sea Campaign
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Coral_Sea
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| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:Shōkaku
gptkb:USS_Yorktown gptkb:USS_Lexington gptkb:Zuikaku |
| gptkbp:outcome |
tactical victory for the Allies
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Java_Sea
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| gptkbp:significance |
first naval battle fought entirely by aircraft
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| gptkbp:significant_event |
damage to Zuikaku
sinking of USS Lexington damage to Shōkaku |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
prevent Japanese invasion of Port Moresby
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Douglas_Mac_Arthur
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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