Battle of the Eastern Mediterranean
GPTKB entity
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
naval battle
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
impact on Axis naval strategy
increased_Allied_naval_presence boosted_morale_for_Allied_forces led_to_further_operations_in_North_Africa |
| gptkbp:battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Taranto
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Atlantic Battle of Crete Battle of Malta |
| gptkbp:casualties |
significant losses on both sides
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
Axis powers
Allies |
| gptkbp:date |
1941
|
| gptkbp:followedBy |
gptkb:Operation_Crusader
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
demonstrated importance of naval power
influenced future naval engagements highlighted role of aircraft carriers showcased effectiveness of combined operations |
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
gptkb:Mediterranean_theater_of_World_War_II
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Eastern Mediterranean
|
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:Royal_Navy
Kriegsmarine Regia Marina |
| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
news articles
historical analyses government documents diaries of participants military reports |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Eastern_Mediterranean_Sea
|
| gptkbp:notablePerson |
gptkb:General_Wavell
gptkb:Vice_Admiral_Somerville 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 superiority
submarine warfare naval blockade carrier operations |