Defense of Iwo Jima

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military operation
gptkbp:aftermath increased_American_presence_in_the_Pacific
gptkbp:battle gptkb:Battle_of_Iwo_Jima
gptkbp:casualties approximately 26,000 Japanese
approximately 6,800 American
gptkbp:celebrates gptkb:Iwo_Jima_Memorial
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Holland_Smith
gptkb:General_Tadamichi_Kuribayashi
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired films
inspired art
inspired documentaries
inspired books
inspired memorials
gptkbp:date February 19, 1945
gptkbp:duration 36 days
gptkbp:finaleDate March 26, 1945
gptkbp:geographicalFeature gptkb:Mount_Suribachi
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied in military academies
analyzed for leadership lessons
debated in historical literature
discussed in veteran accounts
examined for tactical innovations
reviewed for psychological aspects
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol_of_Marine_Corps_valor
gptkbp:historicalContext gptkb:Pacific_Theater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Defense of Iwo Jima
gptkbp:influence influenced post-war policies
increased support for the war effort
shaped public perception of the military
gptkbp:legacy influenced future military operations
gptkbp:location gptkb:Iwo_Jima
gptkbp:militaryService gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Army
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy
gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps
gptkbp:notableFigures Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:result American_victory
gptkbp:significance strategic airfields
gptkbp:tactics amphibious assault
island hopping
psychological warfare
air support
artillery bombardment
naval bombardment
infantry assault
supply line disruption
bunker warfare