Battle of the Gulf of Vulcano
GPTKB entity
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased Allied naval presence in the Mediterranean
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| gptkbp:casualties |
Significant losses on both sides
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| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Axis_forces
gptkb:Allied_forces |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Admiral_Sir_Dudley_Pound
gptkb:Admiral_Karl_Dönitz |
| gptkbp:date |
1943-07-15
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Strait_of_Messina
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Italian Campaign
Contributed to the fall of Fascist Italy Involved in the broader Mediterranean theater |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Demonstrated the effectiveness of Allied naval strategy
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Gulf of Vulcano
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Highlighted the importance of air superiority
Influenced future naval warfare strategies Contributed to the development of modern naval tactics Set precedents for joint operations Demonstrated the role of technology in naval battles |
| gptkbp:location |
Gulf of Vulcano
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Surveillance and reconnaissance missions
Naval blockade operations Evacuation of Axis forces Engagement of Allied and Axis naval forces Use of air strikes against naval targets |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:German_Navy
gptkb:British_Royal_Navy gptkb:Italian_Navy |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Control of shipping lanes
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Salerno
|
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic control of the Mediterranean Sea
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Disruption of Axis supply lines
Support for ground operations in Sicily |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Air support
Submarine warfare Surface engagements |
| gptkbp:technology |
Submarines
Aircraft carriers Destroyers Battleships Cruisers |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Captain_John_Barry
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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