German surface raiders

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkbp:contributed_to gptkb:Battle_of_the_Atlantic
gptkbp:defeated gptkb:Allied_naval_forces
gptkbp:dependency intelligence reports
gptkbp:engaged_in hit-and-run attacks
gptkbp:famous_for long-range operations
gptkbp:had high speed
logistical challenges
limited resources
high crew morale
gptkbp:has_tradition neutral ports
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label German surface raiders
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkbp:inspired subsequent naval tactics
gptkbp:is_supported_by U-boats
gptkbp:notable_examples gptkb:SMS_Emden
KMS Atlantis
KMS Thor
gptkbp:objective disrupt enemy shipping
gptkbp:often_disguised_as merchant ships
gptkbp:often_operated in pairs
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkb:Indian_Ocean
gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
gptkbp:operational_status gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:sunk thousands of tons of Allied shipping
gptkbp:tactics commerce raiding
gptkbp:targets merchant vessels
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Kriegsmarine
gptkbp:uses fast ships
camouflage techniques
gptkbp:utilized deception tactics
gptkbp:were a significant threat
difficult to detect
a part of maritime history
often involved in skirmishes
often outnumbered
often romanticized in literature
heavily armed
operationally independent
a focus of military strategy discussions
a symbol of naval innovation
a key component of Germany's naval operations
a response to Allied blockades
a significant aspect of naval warfare tactics.
a subject of naval studies
eventually phased out
often supported by aircraft
part of Germany's naval strategy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:British_naval_forces
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4