Battle of the Salween River

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Chinese retreat
gptkbp:analysis gptkb:battle
leadership effectiveness
tactical decisions
long-term consequences
impact on civilian population
gptkbp:casualties high
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:China
gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Chen_Cheng
gptkb:Lieutenant_General_Shojiro_Iida
gptkbp:cultural_impact depicted in literature
depicted in films
gptkbp:date gptkb:1942
gptkbp:duration several days
gptkbp:filmography Burma Campaign
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Sittang_River
gptkbp:geographical_feature mountainous terrain
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Second_Sino-Japanese_War
gptkbp:historical_documentation gptkb:Photographer
personal accounts
war diaries
official histories
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated Japanese military effectiveness
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Salween River
gptkbp:intelligence limited for Chinese forces
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in memorials in Japan
memorials in China
gptkbp:legacy influenced future engagements in Burma
gptkbp:location gptkb:Salween_River
gptkbp:logistics challenging for both sides
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:Japanese_15th_Army
gptkb:Chinese_5th_Army
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_the_Imphal
gptkb:Battle_of_Mandalay
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Arakan
gptkb:Battle_of_Kohima
gptkbp:outcome territorial gain for Japan
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Yenangyaung
gptkbp:primary_source historical analyses
military reports
gptkbp:result Japanese victory
gptkbp:significance strategic river crossing
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of supply routes
gptkbp:tactics flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:weather_conditions monsoon season
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Claire_Chennault
gptkb:The_Flying_Tigers
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5