Midway operation

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Grumman_F4_F_Wildcat
gptkb:Mitsubishi_A6_M_Zero
gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkb:Douglas_SBD_Dauntless
Approximately 360 aircraft
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:commander_of_japanese_forces gptkb:Admiral_Isoroku_Yamamoto
gptkbp:commander_of_us_forces gptkb:Admiral_Chester_W._Nimitz
gptkbp:commemoration gptkb:Midway_Atoll_National_Wildlife_Refuge
gptkbp:date June 4-7, 1942
gptkbp:fighting_style gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkbp:historical_analysis Considered one of the greatest naval battles in history
gptkbp:historical_impact Boosted American morale
Initiated a series of offensive operations by the US
Shifted the balance of naval power
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Midway operation
gptkbp:intelligence Codebreaking played a crucial role
gptkbp:location gptkb:Midway_Atoll
gptkbp:losses 1 aircraft carrier
4 aircraft carriers
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:outcome Japanese naval strength significantly weakened
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:prelude_to gptkb:Guadalcanal_Campaign
gptkbp:result Decisive American victory
gptkbp:significance Turning point in the Pacific War
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the Pacific Ocean
gptkbp:strategy Defensive and counter-offensive operations
Attempt to lure US carriers into a trap
gptkbp:video_output gptkb:Midway_(2019_film)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lieutenant_Commander_John_C._Waldron
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4