Battle of the Sakhalin Islands

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:2nd_Belorussian_Front
gptkbp:aftermath occupation of Sakhalin by Soviet forces
gptkbp:casualties heavy Japanese casualties
significant Soviet casualties
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Empire_of_Japan
gptkbp:commander General K. S. Meretskov
gptkbp:community_impact increased Soviet influence in East Asia
gptkbp:date August 1945
gptkbp:duration approximately 10 days
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Surrender_of_Japan
gptkbp:historical_analysis analyzed in military history studies
gptkbp:historical_context part of World War II
gptkbp:historical_significance contributed to the end of Japanese imperial expansion
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Sakhalin Islands
gptkbp:influenced_by Soviet military doctrine
previous battles in the Pacific Theater
gptkbp:inspired strategic military planning
military tactics in later conflicts
gptkbp:involved_forces Soviet 2nd Far Eastern Front
Japanese 5th Area Army
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in war studies programs
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:is_discussed_in military strategy forums
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:archive
gptkbp:is_featured_in historical films
documentaries about World War II
gptkbp:is_known_for historical societies
veterans organizations
gptkbp:location Sakhalin Islands
gptkbp:military_strategy encirclement tactics
rapid offensive operations
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:Soviet_Navy
gptkbp:outcome Soviet control of Sakhalin Island
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Soviet-Japanese_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Shumshu
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Shumshu
gptkb:Soviet_invasion_of_Manchuria
Soviet occupation of the Kuril Islands
gptkbp:result Soviet victory
gptkbp:significance part of the Allied campaign against Japan
gptkbp:strategic_importance capture of Sakhalin Island
gptkbp:supports gptkb:Soviet_Air_Force
gptkbp:tactics amphibious assault
combined arms operations