Statements (34)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:naval_warfare
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Japanese naval strategy reevaluation
continued Allied advances in the Philippines |
| gptkbp:casualties |
minimal losses for US Navy
significant losses for Japanese Navy |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Admiral_Thomas_Kinkaid
gptkb:Vice_Admiral_Takeo_Kurita |
| gptkbp:date |
October 25, 1944
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
Taffy 3's courageous stand
surprise attack by Japanese fleet |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
boosted morale of Allied forces
demonstrated effectiveness of naval air power led to the decline of Japanese naval power |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
one of the last major naval battles of WWII
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle off Samar
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
commemorated in military history
influenced future naval warfare strategies |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Samar,_Philippines
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
combined arms approach
use of aircraft in naval engagements |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Taffy 3's defense
|
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
cruisers
destroyers escort carriers |
| gptkbp:outcome |
prevented Japanese forces from attacking landing forces
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
part of the Leyte Gulf campaign
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
disruption of Japanese supply lines
protection of landing forces at Leyte |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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