Battle of the Solomon Islands
GPTKB entity
Statements (158)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_conflict
gptkb:military_engagement |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
escalation of naval warfare
Continued Allied offensives impact on Allied strategy impact on Japanese morale Increased Allied presence in the Pacific increased Allied presence |
| gptkbp:air_engagements |
Aerial dogfights
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:U._S._Army_Air_Forces
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Army_Air_Service gptkb:fighter_aircraft Bombers Critical for success |
| gptkbp:allies |
gptkb:Allied_powers
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| gptkbp:battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Eastern_Solomons
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| gptkbp:casualties |
High casualties on both sides
High for both sides |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
gptkb:memorials
gptkb:museums military historians veterans organizations |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
Annual remembrance events
National holidays in Japan National holidays in the U. S. |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Films and literature
Portrayed in films and literature |
| gptkbp:date |
gptkb:1942
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Allied cooperation
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| gptkbp:duration |
several months
August 1942 to February 1943 |
| gptkbp:educational_resources |
Documentaries and articles
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
Damage to ecosystems
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Guadalcanal_Campaign
gptkb:Battle_of_Santa_Cruz_Islands |
| gptkbp:fought_against |
Allied forces and Japanese forces
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Military historians' studies
Studied for naval strategy |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Pacific_Theater_of_World_War_II
Allied counteroffensive Japanese expansion in the Pacific |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Interpretations of the battle's significance
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| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
Influence on future military strategies
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| gptkbp:historical_records |
Military archives
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| gptkbp:historical_research |
Ongoing studies by historians.
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Turning point in the Pacific War
turning point in the Pacific War |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Solomon Islands
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| gptkbp:impact |
Displacement of local populations
Local Solomon Islanders |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:civil_aviation
gptkb:naval_warfare gptkb:intelligence_operations logistical support |
| gptkbp:intelligence |
Codebreaking efforts
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| gptkbp:international_relations |
U. S.-Japan relations post-war
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| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:Japanese_Imperial_Army
gptkb:Royal_Australian_Navy gptkb:United_States_Navy gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy gptkb:Marine_Corps gptkb:U._S._Marines |
| gptkbp:key_battles |
gptkb:Battle_of_Savo_Island
gptkb:Battle_of_Guadalcanal gptkb:Battle_of_Cape_Esperance |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influence on future conflicts
impact on naval warfare strategic lessons learned |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Solomon_Islands
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| gptkbp:logistics |
Supply chain challenges
Supply lines crucial |
| gptkbp:memorials |
War memorials in the Solomon Islands
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| gptkbp:military_engagement |
submarines
aircraft carriers destroyers Surface battles |
| gptkbp:military_exercises |
Joint military exercises in the region
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| gptkbp:military_lessons |
Importance of reconnaissance
Impact of weather on operations Adaptation to enemy tactics Importance of air and naval coordination Importance of morale Lessons learned in amphibious warfare Integration of air and naval forces Role of technology in warfare Importance of strategic planning Need for effective communication Need for rapid response Significance of intelligence Flexibility in command structure Need for joint operations Significance of training and preparedness Effectiveness of combined arms operations Role of logistics in success Logistical planning essential Use of amphibious assaults Impact of naval power Importance of adaptability in tactics Importance of maintaining supply lines Need for thorough planning and execution Role of experience in combat effectiveness Significance of leadership in battle Understanding of enemy capabilities Understanding of enemy strategy and tactics Understanding of terrain and geography Value of deception operations Value of joint operations between branches |
| gptkbp:military_rank |
gptkb:Admiral
gptkb:General |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:Battle_of_Savo_Island
Defensive and offensive operations Carrier battle tactics Surface action tactics |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of aircraft carriers
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| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Admiral_William_Halsey_Jr.
gptkb:Admiral_Isoroku_Yamamoto |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Admiral_Chester_W._Nimitz
gptkb:Admiral_Isoroku_Yamamoto |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy Submarines Aircraft carriers Destroyers Advancements in naval warfare |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Allied victory
Establishment of a base for Allied operations gains for the Allies losses for Japan |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:post_war_career |
Investigations into wartime conduct
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Midway
gptkb:Battle_of_Guadalcanal |
| gptkbp:publications |
Books on military history
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| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Midway
gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf gptkb:Battle_of_Tarawa |
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
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| gptkbp:resulted_in |
Control of the Solomon Islands by Allies
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| gptkbp:revival |
Rebuilding efforts in the Solomon Islands
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| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic victory for the Allies
Strategic victory for Allies strategic control of the Pacific |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
Defeating Japanese expansion
Control of the Solomon Islands secure supply lines prevent Japanese advances |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Supply routes in the Pacific
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| gptkbp:tactics_used |
gptkb:naval_bombardment
air superiority Island hopping amphibious assaults |
| gptkbp:theater |
Pacific Theater
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| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:naval_warfare
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| gptkbp:veterans |
Surviving veterans' accounts
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
2
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