Battle of the Surigao Strait
GPTKB entity
Statements (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:naval_warfare
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
consolidation of Allied control in the Pacific
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| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 3,000
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| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Imperial_Japan |
| gptkbp:date |
October 25, 1944
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Cape_Engaño
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| gptkbp:fought_against |
October 24-25, 1944
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| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Philippine_Sea
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Philippine_Campaign
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
shifted naval dominance to the Allies
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
demonstrated effectiveness of naval power
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Surigao Strait
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| gptkbp:key_event |
impact on future naval engagements
night battle tactics use of radar technology impact on Japanese morale introduction of new naval tactics Japanese fleet's retreat Japanese fleet's loss of experienced personnel Japanese fleet's operational challenges Japanese fleet's operational limitations Japanese fleet's reliance on outdated tactics Japanese fleet's strategic miscalculations Japanese fleet's technological disadvantages Japanese naval strategy failure US naval air support effectiveness US naval command structure effectiveness US naval coordination US naval intelligence effectiveness US naval logistics success US naval strategy adaptation. US naval tactics evolution US naval training effectiveness demonstration of US naval superiority destruction of Japanese heavy cruisers engagement of US battleships engagement of US destroyers loss of Japanese naval air power sinking of Japanese battleships strategic planning by US Navy surprise attack by US forces |
| gptkbp:location |
Surigao Strait
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| gptkbp:military_engagement |
surface engagement
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
crossing the T
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| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Admiral_Soemu_Toyoda
gptkb:Admiral_William_Halsey |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
over 30
battleships cruisers destroyers |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:part_of_operation |
gptkb:Operation_Shō-Gō_1
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf
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| gptkbp:related_aircraft |
aircraft from the Imperial Japanese Navy
aircraft from the US Navy |
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
last major naval battle fought by battleships
|
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
decisive victory for the Allies
control of the Philippines |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Enver_Pasha
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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