Battle of the English Channel
GPTKB entity
Statements (93)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
gptkb:military_engagement |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Influenced future naval engagements
Led to increased air defense measures Set the stage for the Battle of Britain Strengthened British naval tactics Strengthening of British naval forces German focus on the Mediterranean Increased Allied air presence |
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:RAF_Fighter_Command
gptkb:Luftwaffe gptkb:RAF gptkb:Luftwaffe_Bomber_Command |
| gptkbp:casualties |
High for both sides
High civilian casualties Significant military losses |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Germany
gptkb:United_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Germany
gptkb:United_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced literature
Portrayed in films Memorialized in museums Commemorated in anniversaries |
| gptkbp:date |
gptkb:1940
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| gptkbp:duration |
May 1940 to June 1940
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Britain
gptkb:Dunkirk_evacuation |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Examined in military studies
Studied for its strategic lessons Documented in war histories Considered in the context of air power evolution Examined for its tactical decisions Reviewed for its impact on naval warfare |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the larger conflict of World War II
Preceding the Battle of Britain |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Part of the Battle of France
Part of the larger conflict of World War II |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Impact on naval strategy
Prevented German invasion of Britain |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the English Channel
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Boosted Allied morale
Delayed German plans |
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:Royal_Navy gptkb:Luftwaffe |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Hermann_Göring
gptkb:Admiral_Sir_Dudley_Pound |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Commemorated in military history
Influence on future military engagements Influenced naval doctrine Impact on British military policy Remains a subject of military study Lessons in air and naval coordination Significance in European history |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:English_Channel
|
| gptkbp:military_engagement |
Involved aircraft carriers
Involved battleships Involved cruisers Involved destroyers and submarines |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Defensive operations
Offensive operations |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Hermann_Göring
gptkb:Admiral_Sir_Dudley_Pound |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:German_Navy
gptkb:Kriegsmarine gptkb:Royal_Navy gptkb:British_Home_Fleet |
| gptkbp:outcome |
gptkb:evacuation_of_Dunkirk
Disruption of German plans |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_France
gptkb:Battle_of_Britain |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_France
gptkb:Operation_Sea_Lion |
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic control of the English Channel
|
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
Control of shipping lanes
Protection of British Isles |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Defensive barrier for Britain
Gateway to the Atlantic Ocean |
| gptkbp:strategy |
Defensive operations by the Allies
Offensive operations by the Axis |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkb:blockade Aerial combat air superiority |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:naval_warfare
Aerial battle |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Georgy_Zhukov
gptkb:European_Theater gptkb:Soviet_Union |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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