Battle of the Eastern Mediterranean
GPTKB entity
Statements (69)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
strategic air operations
increased Allied naval presence Axis naval losses |
| gptkbp:air_support |
air raids on Axis shipping
|
| gptkbp:area |
defense of Malta
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
significant losses on both sides
|
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Axis_powers
gptkb:Allied_forces |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Axis_powers
gptkb:Allied_forces |
| gptkbp:date |
1941
|
| gptkbp:duration |
several months
several weeks |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Atlantic
gptkb:Battle_of_Crete |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Mediterranean_theater_of_World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced future naval strategies
demonstrated importance of air power highlighted logistical challenges in warfare contributed to the eventual Allied victory in the Mediterranean |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
legacy in military history
impact on naval warfare development of naval tactics contribution to the defeat of Axis powers effect on troop movements influence on post-war naval doctrine example of joint operations importance of intelligence in naval operations influence on Allied strategy impact on supply routes case study in naval aviation contribution to Allied morale demonstration of air-sea coordination role in the Mediterranean campaign study in logistics and strategy |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Eastern Mediterranean
|
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:naval_warfare
submarines battleships cruisers destroyers naval aircraft air warfare land forces |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Eastern_Mediterranean_Sea
|
| gptkbp:military_engagement |
gptkb:Battle_of_Cape_Matapan
gptkb:Battle_of_Taranto |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Malta
gptkb:Battle_of_Taranto gptkb:Battle_of_the_Atlantic |
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:General_Wavell
gptkb:Admiral_Dönitz gptkb:Admiral_Cunningham |
| gptkbp:outcome |
disruption of Axis supply lines
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Cape_Matapan
gptkb:Battle_of_Crete |
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
strategic control of the Mediterranean
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
air superiority
submarine warfare combined operations convoy protection |
| gptkbp:theater |
Mediterranean theater
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Sea_of_Crete
gptkb:British_7th_Army |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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