Battle of the Malayan Beaches
GPTKB entity
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:Japanese_occupation_of_Malaya
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| gptkbp:casualties |
high on both sides
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| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Japanese_Empire
gptkb:British_Empire |
| gptkbp:date |
December 1941
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| gptkbp:duration |
about 2 weeks
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Singapore
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Pacific_War
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
led to changes in British military policy
affected post-war relations in Asia contributed to the fall of Singapore demonstrated effectiveness of Japanese military highlighted weaknesses of British defenses influenced Allied strategies in the region shaped future military engagements in the Pacific marked the beginning of Japanese expansion in Southeast Asia inspired resistance movements in occupied territories |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Malayan Beaches
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| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:British_Indian_Army
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Army gptkb:Australian_Army gptkb:Malayan_Volunteers |
| gptkbp:key_event |
retreat of British forces
establishment of Japanese control advance through Malaya capture of Kuala Lumpur fall of Penang landing at Kota Bharu |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Malaya
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| gptkbp:military_outcome |
strategic advantage for Japan
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
blitzkrieg tactics
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| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:General_Tomoyuki_Yamashita
gptkb:Lieutenant_General_Arthur_Percival |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Malayan_Campaign
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
Battle of Kota Bharu
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| gptkbp:result |
Japanese victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
part of World War II
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| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
capture Malaya
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| gptkbp:tactics_used |
amphibious assault
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Malaya
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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