Battle of the River Plate (1939)
GPTKB entity
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:naval_warfare
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Admiral Graf Spee scuttled
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| gptkbp:casualties |
British: 140 killed
German: 36 killed |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Germany
gptkb:United_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Commodore_Henry_Harwood
gptkb:Captain_Hans_Langsdorff |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Documentaries produced
Memorials established Portrayed in films Books written about the battle Commemorative events held |
| gptkbp:date |
December 13, 1939
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| gptkbp:duration |
4 hours
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| gptkbp:events |
British pursuit of German raiders
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied in naval warfare courses
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Boosted British morale
Diminished German naval presence |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Highlighted the importance of naval intelligence
Set the stage for future naval confrontations First major engagement of the war at sea Strategic shipping lanes Demonstrated effectiveness of British naval tactics |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the River Plate (1939)
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced naval warfare tactics
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:River_Plate
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Significant press attention
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Concentration of forces
Use of intelligence Engagement of a pocket battleship |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:Kriegsmarine
gptkb:Royal_Navy gptkb:HMS_Ajax gptkb:HMS_Exeter gptkb:Admiral_Graf_Spee HMS Achilles |
| gptkbp:result |
British victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
First major naval battle of World War II
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| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
Impact on German naval strategy
Shift in naval power dynamics Engagement tactics used Influence on Allied naval operations Long-term effects on naval engagements Use of cruisers against a battleship |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the South Atlantic
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| gptkbp:theater |
South Atlantic
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Lord_Cochrane
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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