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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_operation
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Battle_of_Makin
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gptkbp:aftermath
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establishment of base
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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air superiority achieved
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gptkbp:casualties
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high for Japanese
low for Allies
over 100 killed
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gptkbp:combatant
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gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Imperial_Japan
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gptkbp:command_structure
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gptkb:Marine_Corps_command
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:General_Holland_Smith
gptkb:Major_General_William_H._Rupertus
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gptkbp:conflict
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secured air and naval bases
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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depicted in media
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gptkbp:current_champion
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gptkb:Japanese_Imperial_Navy
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gptkbp:date
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November 1943
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gptkbp:doctrine
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influenced military doctrine
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gptkbp:enemy
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approximately 200 troops
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:Battle_of_Kwajalein
occupation of Makin Atoll
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gptkbp:historical_analysis
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analyzed in military studies
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gptkbp:historical_context
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gptkb:Pacific_Theater_of_World_War_II
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gptkbp:historical_documentation
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documented in military archives
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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increased US presence in Central Pacific
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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part of island-hopping strategy
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Capture of Makin Atoll
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gptkbp:intelligence
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prior to operation
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gptkbp:involved_units
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gptkb:2nd_Marine_Raider_Battalion
gptkb:27th_Infantry_Regiment
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gptkbp:is_celebrated_in
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commemorated in history books
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Makin_Atoll
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gptkbp:logistics
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gptkb:starship
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gptkbp:military_branch
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gptkb:battle
awarded campaign ribbons
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gptkbp:military_strategy
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island hopping
months of preparation
inspired future military exercises
limited naval engagement
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gptkbp:military_technology
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led to tactical innovations
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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taught in military academies
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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gptkb:Operation_Galvanic
amphibious assault
joint operation
reinforcement of troops
successful capture
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gptkbp:notable_ships
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:objective
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capture Japanese garrison
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gptkbp:operational_area
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two days
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:preceded_by
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gptkb:Battle_of_Tarawa
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gptkbp:reports_to
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indicated weak defenses
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gptkbp:residence
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less than 20 killed
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gptkbp:result
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Allied victory
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gptkbp:significance
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strategic foothold in Pacific
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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airfield construction
assessed for future operations
disrupt Japanese supply lines
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gptkbp:supports
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:tactics
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surprise attack
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gptkbp:weather_conditions
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favorable for landing
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gptkbp:year
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November 1943
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