Battle of the Northern Burma

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Allied advance into Burma
gptkbp:analysis studied by military historians
gptkbp:awards awarded to participants
gptkbp:casualties high
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Allied_forces
gptkb:Japanese_forces
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_William_Slim
gptkb:General_Masakazu_Kawabe
gptkbp:cultural_impact depicted in literature and film
gptkbp:date gptkb:1944
gptkbp:duration several months
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Central_Burma
gptkbp:historical_context Burma Campaign
gptkbp:historical_event documented in military archives
contributed to the defeat of Japan in the region
gptkbp:historical_significance paved the way for further Allied operations in Southeast Asia
important in understanding World War II dynamics in Asia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Northern Burma
gptkbp:intelligence limited
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in memorials and monuments
gptkbp:is_supported_by mixed
gptkbp:landscape gptkb:tree
gptkbp:legacy influenced future military tactics in jungle warfare
gptkbp:location Northern Burma
gptkbp:logistics difficult supply lines
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Japanese_Imperial_Army
gptkb:military_officer
recognized for their service
gptkbp:military_strategy flanking maneuvers
encirclement
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Myitkyina
gptkb:Battle_of_Mandalay
gptkb:Battle_of_Kohima
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Longcloth
gptkb:Operation_Thursday
gptkbp:notable_ships minimal
gptkbp:outcome disruption of Japanese plans
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Imphal
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic control of supply routes
gptkbp:strategic_importance cut off Japanese supply lines
regain control of Burma
gptkbp:supports crucial
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:weather_conditions monsoon season
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:10th_Army
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5