Battle of the Gulf of Sirte

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkbp:aftermath impact on Axis naval strategy
increased Allied naval presence
gptkbp:casualties significant losses for Axis
moderate losses for Allies
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Axis_forces
gptkb:Allied_forces
gptkbp:date gptkb:1942
gptkbp:duration several days
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Mediterranean_Sea
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gulf_of_Sirte_(1986)
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied for naval strategy
examined for air-sea coordination
analyzed for logistics and supply lines
considered in context of World War II naval warfare
reviewed for impact on naval doctrine
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:North_African_Campaign
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated importance of naval power
influenced future naval engagements
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Gulf of Sirte
gptkbp:location gptkb:Gulf_of_Sirte
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Cape_Matapan
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Coral_Sea
gptkb:Battle_of_Midway
gptkb:Battle_of_Taranto
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Atlantic
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:Admiral_Sir_Dudley_Pound
gptkb:Admiral_Karl_Dönitz
gptkbp:notable_ships submarines
aircraft carriers
cruisers
destroyers
gptkbp:outcome strategic advantage for Allies
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Mediterranean
gptkbp:related_aircraft bombers
fighter planes
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance disruption of Axis supply lines
strategic control of the Mediterranean Sea
gptkbp:strategic_goals control of Mediterranean Sea
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:blockade
air superiority
submarine warfare
surface action
gptkbp:type gptkb:military_engagement
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_El_Alamein
gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3