Battle of the Surigao Strait
GPTKB entity
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
naval battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Japanese_naval_strategy_reevaluation
increased_Allied_naval_dominance |
| gptkbp:benefits |
intelligence superiority
better coordination among forces effective use of air support use of night vision technology superior_American_firepower |
| gptkbp:casualties |
minimal_Allied_losses
significant_Japanese_losses |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Imperial_Japan |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature and films
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| gptkbp:date |
October 25, 1944
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| gptkbp:duration |
several hours
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
coordinated attacks
night battle tactics use of radar technology decisive naval engagement |
| gptkbp:fightingStyle |
naval warfare
|
| gptkbp:followedBy |
Battle of Cape Engaño
|
| gptkbp:future_plans |
secure supply lines
defeat_Japanese_naval_forces support_ground_forces_in_Leyte |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
studied in military academies
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
demonstrated effectiveness of naval power
|
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
part_of_the_Philippines_Campaign
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Surigao Strait
|
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:7th_Fleet
gptkb:Southern_Force |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced naval doctrine
highlighted importance of naval air power remains a key study in naval history demonstrated effectiveness of battleships in modern warfare paved the way for future naval engagements |
| gptkbp:location |
Surigao_Strait
|
| gptkbp:navalFleet |
battleships
cruisers destroyers crossing the T |
| gptkbp:notablePerson |
gptkb:Admiral_Soemu_Toyoda
gptkb:Admiral_William_Halsey |
| gptkbp:outcome |
destruction_of_Japanese_fleet
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:precededBy |
gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf
|
| gptkbp:relatedEvent |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Coral_Sea
gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf gptkb:Battle_of_Samar Battle of Midway Battle of the Philippine Sea |
| gptkbp:result |
Allied_victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
last major naval battle fought by battleships
|
| gptkbp:strategicGoals |
control_of_the_Philippines
|