Battle of the Eastern Solomons
GPTKB entity
Statements (79)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Solomon_Islands
gptkb:battle gptkb:Battle_of_Guadalcanal |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
shift in naval strategy
Shift in naval tactics boosted morale for Allies Increased US naval presence increased Allied air presence |
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:A6_M_Zero
gptkb:F4_F_Wildcat gptkb:SBD_Dauntless gptkb:B5_N_Kate |
| gptkbp:casualties |
significant losses for Japan
Japanese Navy losses US Navy losses moderate losses for the United States |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Imperial_Japan |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Imperial_Japan |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Admiral_Frank_J._Fletcher
gptkb:Admiral_Isoroku_Yamamoto |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Literature on military history
Films about World War II Video games based on naval battles |
| gptkbp:date |
August 23–25, 1942
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Guadalcanal
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| gptkbp:goal |
Air superiority
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Pacific_Theater_of_World_War_II
Pacific Theater |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Boosted Allied morale
Set the stage for future battles |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
contributed to the decline of Japanese naval power
paved the way for future operations in the Pacific demonstrated effectiveness of carrier warfare influenced Allied tactics in subsequent battles |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Eastern Solomons
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| gptkbp:intelligence |
Codebreaking efforts
Reconnaissance flights |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Books and articles
Historical documentaries Military memorials |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on naval doctrine
commemorated in military history remains a key study in military strategy Study in air-naval coordination influenced naval warfare doctrine |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Eastern_Solomons
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Carrier warfare
Air-sea battle |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Coral_Sea
gptkb:Battle_of_Santa_Cruz_Islands |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:Japanese_aircraft_carriers
gptkb:USS_Hornet gptkb:USS_Enterprise |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Destruction of Japanese carriers
damage to Japanese forces loss of aircraft for Japan sinking of Japanese carrier Ryujo |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Midway
|
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
strategic victory for Allies
Strategic victory for Allies |
| gptkbp:significant_event |
Engagement of aircraft
Attack on Japanese carriers Sinking of USS Wasp |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of supply routes
disruption of Japanese supply lines Control of the Solomon Islands control of the Solomon Islands Prevention of Japanese expansion protection of Allied shipping routes |
| gptkbp:tactics |
air superiority
carrier strike operations torpedo attacks dive bombing attacks |