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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:aftermath
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increased Allied presence in the Pacific
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gptkbp:air_support
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provided by the United States
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gptkbp:casualties
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approximately 1,000
approximately 5,000
high for both sides
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gptkbp:combat_history
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is studied in military academies.
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gptkbp:combatants
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gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:General_Holland_Smith
gptkb:Admiral_Chester_W._Nimitz
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gptkbp:date
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November 20, 1943
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gptkbp:duration
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November 20 to November 23, 1943
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:Battle_of_Makin
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gptkbp:historical_analysis
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studied for military tactics
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gptkbp:historical_context
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gptkb:Pacific_Theater_of_World_War_II
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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paved the way for future operations
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gptkbp:historical_records
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document the events
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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marked a turning point in the war
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Battle of the Gilbert Islands
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gptkbp:involved_forces
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gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps
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gptkbp:japanese_air_forces
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were largely ineffective
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gptkbp:japanese_counterattacks
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were unsuccessful
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gptkbp:japanese_forces_morale
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was severely impacted
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gptkbp:japanese_forces_retreat
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after heavy losses
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gptkbp:japanese_military_objectives
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were not achieved
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Gilbert_Islands
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gptkbp:military_engagement
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yes
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gptkbp:military_leadership
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recognized for their roles
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gptkbp:military_operations
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continued in the region
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gptkbp:military_strategy
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island hopping
part of larger naval campaign
failed to prevent U. S. landings
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gptkbp:military_technology
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used advanced weaponry
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gptkbp:mission
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were achieved
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gptkbp:notable_ships
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gptkb:United_States_Navy
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gptkbp:objective
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capture Japanese-held islands
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:preceded_by
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gptkb:Battle_of_Tarawa
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gptkbp:result
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Allied victory
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gptkbp:significance
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strategic capture of islands
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gptkbp:significant_event
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in the Pacific War
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gptkbp:strategic_goals
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involved extensive reconnaissance
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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control of supply routes
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gptkbp:strategy
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heavily fortified
to secure airfields
were overwhelmed by U. S. forces
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gptkbp:tactics
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amphibious assault
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gptkbp:u._s._forces_landing
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on multiple islands
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gptkbp:u._s._forces_morale
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was boosted by victory
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gptkbp:u._s._forces_preparation
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included extensive training
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gptkbp:u._s._naval_superiority
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was a key factor
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gptkbp:u._s._naval_tactics
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included coordinated attacks
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gptkbp:u._s._navy_ships
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participated in bombardment
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gptkbp:u._s._victory
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contributed to overall Allied success
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Napoleon_Bonaparte
gptkb:Pacific_Theater_of_Operations
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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