Battle of the Gilbert Islands
GPTKB entity
Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Napoleon_Bonaparte
gptkb:Pacific_Theater_of_Operations |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased Allied presence in the Pacific
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
were largely ineffective
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| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 1,000
approximately 5,000 high for both sides |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Holland_Smith
gptkb:Admiral_Chester_W._Nimitz recognized for their roles |
| gptkbp:date |
November 20, 1943
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| gptkbp:defeated |
contributed to overall Allied success
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| gptkbp:duration |
November 20 to November 23, 1943
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Makin
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
studied for military tactics
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Pacific_Theater_of_World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
document the events
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
paved the way for future operations
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
marked a turning point in the war
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Gilbert Islands
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| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:battle
included extensive training |
| gptkbp:landing_gear |
on multiple islands
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Gilbert_Islands
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:battle
island hopping after heavy losses was severely impacted part of larger naval campaign was a key factor was boosted by victory continued in the region failed to prevent U. S. landings included coordinated attacks were not achieved |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
used advanced weaponry
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| gptkbp:mission |
were achieved
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
is studied in military academies.
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| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:battle
participated in bombardment |
| gptkbp:objective |
capture Japanese-held islands
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Tarawa
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| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
strategic capture of islands
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
in the Pacific War
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
control of supply routes
involved extensive reconnaissance |
| gptkbp:supports |
provided by the United States
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| gptkbp:tactics |
amphibious assault
heavily fortified to secure airfields were overwhelmed by U. S. forces were unsuccessful |