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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Douglas_Mac_Arthur
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gptkbp:aftermath
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Preparation for the invasion of the Philippines
Continuation of island-hopping strategy
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:A6_M_Zero
gptkb:TBF_Avenger
gptkb:F6_F_Hellcat
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gptkbp:casualties
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American losses approximately 123 aircraft
Japanese losses approximately 400 aircraft
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gptkbp:combatant
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gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Imperial_Japan
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Vice_Admiral_Jisaburo_Ozawa
gptkb:Vice_Admiral_Marc_Mitscher
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gptkbp:date
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June 19–20, 1944
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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Increased American confidence
Diminished Japanese naval capabilities
Shifted naval balance in the Pacific
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Demonstrated effectiveness of American naval aviation
Marked the decline of the Imperial Japanese Navy
One of the largest carrier battles in history
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Battle of the Philippines Sea Campaign
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Philippines_Sea
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gptkbp:military_strategy
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Air superiority
Carrier battle
Carrier strike
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gptkbp:notable_event
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gptkb:Great_Marianas_Turkey_Shoot
Engagement of Japanese carriers
Loss of Japanese pilots
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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gptkb:Operation_Invasion_of_the_Philippines
gptkb:Operation_Hailstone
gptkb:Operation_Stalemate_II
gptkb:Operation_Goodtime
gptkb:Operation_Forager
gptkb:Operation_A-Go
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:preceded_by
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gptkb:Battle_of_Saipan
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gptkbp:result
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Decisive American victory
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gptkbp:significance
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Eliminated Japanese naval air power
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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Control of the Mariana Islands
Protection of American forces in the Pacific
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