Battle of the Western Mediterranean
GPTKB entity
Properties (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
naval battle
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Impact on Axis morale
Shift in naval strategy Increased_naval_cooperation_among_Allies Preparation_for_invasion_of_Sicily Strengthened_Allied_position_in_North_Africa |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Significant losses on both sides
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
Axis powers
Allies |
| gptkbp:date |
1943
|
| gptkbp:duration |
Several weeks
|
| gptkbp:followedBy |
Operation Husky
|
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
gptkb:Mediterranean_Theater_of_World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Influenced future naval engagements
Demonstrated importance of air power at sea Highlighted logistical challenges in naval warfare Showcased_Allied_cooperation Contributed_to_the_eventual_defeat_of_Axis_powers_in_the_Mediterranean |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Western Mediterranean
|
| gptkbp:intelligence |
Reconnaissance missions
Codebreaking efforts Deception strategies |
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:United_States_Navy Kriegsmarine Regia Marina |
| gptkbp:keyFigures |
gptkb:General_Patton
gptkb:General_Montgomery gptkb:General_Eisenhower gptkb:Admiral_Cunningham Admiral King |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Western_Mediterranean_Sea
|
| gptkbp:navalFleet |
Submarines
Aircraft carriers Destroyers Battleships Cruisers |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Increased_Allied_control
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:precededBy |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Atlantic
|
| gptkbp:result |
Allied_victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Control_of_Mediterranean_shipping_lanes
|
| gptkbp:strategicGoals |
Disrupt Axis supply lines
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
Air superiority
Submarine warfare Surface engagements |