Operation Biting

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gibraltar
gptkbp:activities detailed analysis of the operation
gptkbp:aftermath increased focus on airborne operations
gptkbp:casualties minimal
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Major_John_Frost
gptkbp:conducted gptkb:British_Commandos
gptkbp:convicted_of highly coordinated
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in documentaries
depicted in films
subject of academic papers
discussed in podcasts
analyzed in books
gptkbp:date February 27-28, 1942
gptkbp:duration approximately 6 hours
gptkbp:equipment explosives
gliders
small arms
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Operation_Chastise
gptkbp:future_plans months of reconnaissance
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied in military academies
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Battle_of_Britain
gptkbp:historical_significance first successful airborne raid
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Biting
gptkbp:inspired future military strategies
subsequent raids
gptkbp:intelligence German radar capabilities
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:No._2_Commando
gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in military historians
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:British_soldiers
intelligence officers
support staff
gptkbp:legacy influenced future operations
gptkbp:location gptkb:Bruneval,_France
gptkbp:media_coverage reported in newspapers
gptkbp:notable_allies gptkb:Free_French_Forces
gptkb:Commonwealth_Forces
American Forces
gptkbp:objective to capture German radar technology
gptkbp:outcome successful
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:radar_system
gptkbp:resulted_in intelligence gain
gptkbp:retirement_year boosted Allied morale
gptkbp:significance demonstrated the effectiveness of airborne operations
gptkbp:strategic_importance disruption of enemy communications
gptkbp:supports conducted post-operation
gptkbp:tactics surprise attack
gptkbp:targets German radar station
gptkbp:training intensive preparation
gptkbp:type commando raid