Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_operation
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:aircraft
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
led to changes in bombing strategy
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:aircraft
intensive training required low altitude bombing 178 B-24 Liberators B-24s modified for low-level flight |
| gptkbp:awards |
Medal of Honor awarded to participants
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| gptkbp:bomb_load |
part of larger Allied efforts
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| gptkbp:casualties |
varied experiences reported
over 500 airmen significant German losses reported |
| gptkbp:command_structure |
part of Allied Air Forces
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| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Jacob_E._Smart
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| gptkbp:consequences |
affected U. S. military policy
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| gptkbp:date |
August 1, 1943
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| gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:Axis_powers
increased air defenses |
| gptkbp:events |
subsequent bombing raids
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
studied for military strategy lessons
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
numerous records exist
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced future bombing missions.
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
one of the most difficult bombing missions
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Bombing of Ploesti
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| gptkbp:intelligence |
based on reconnaissance missions
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| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:aircraft
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
memorials established for participants
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| gptkbp:legacy |
considered a controversial operation
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Ploesti,_Romania
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| gptkbp:losses |
54 aircraft lost
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| gptkbp:measures |
German anti-aircraft fire
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive media attention received
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| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:aircraft
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
low-level bombing tactics used
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| gptkbp:mission |
extensive preparation required
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| gptkbp:mission_duration |
approximately 14 hours
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| gptkbp:notable_members |
gptkb:Colonel_John_R._Kane
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| gptkbp:notable_operations |
gptkb:Operation_Tidal_Wave
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| gptkbp:objective |
disrupt oil production
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| gptkbp:result |
significant damage to oil refineries
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| gptkbp:retirement_year |
reduced fuel supply for Axis forces
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
critical to Nazi Germany's war effort
disrupt Axis oil supply lines |
| gptkbp:targets |
gptkb:Ploesti_oil_fields
refineries and storage facilities |
| gptkbp:type |
strategic bombing
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| gptkbp:video_output |
depicted in war films
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
challenging during the mission
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