Battle of the Davis Strait

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dutch_West_India_Company
gptkbp:aftermath increased Allied naval presence
gptkbp:analysis military historians
naval strategists
gptkbp:casualties German casualties
Canadian casualties
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:German_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Navy
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Captain_A._H._H._Mc_Culloch
gptkb:Kapitanleutnant_H._H._von_Schenk
gptkbp:cultural_impact historical documentaries
inspired war films
gptkbp:date August 24, 1942
gptkbp:duration 1 day
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Atlantic
gptkbp:historical_context Allied efforts in the Arctic
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated effectiveness of Canadian naval forces
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Davis Strait
gptkbp:intelligence gptkb:currency
reconnaissance flights
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in historical reenactments
memorial services
gptkbp:legacy part of World War II history
part of Canadian naval history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Davis_Strait
gptkbp:media_coverage gptkb:radio_station
newspaper reports
gptkbp:military_strategy defensive operations
offensive operations
surface action
development of anti-submarine tactics
increased focus on Arctic operations
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_the_Barents_Sea
gptkb:Battle_of_the_North_Cape
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:U-boat_U-513
gptkb:HMCS_Saguenay
gptkbp:outcome disruption of German operations
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Operation_Pedestal
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance disruption of German supply lines
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of Arctic shipping routes
gptkbp:tactics convoy escort
U-boat ambush
gptkbp:weather_conditions foggy
stormy seas