Operation Blue Crane

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military operation
gptkbp:aimsTo disrupt enemy supply lines
Cuban_influence
gptkbp:analyzes tactical effectiveness
gptkbp:conflict in_Southern_Africa
gptkbp:criticism human rights concerns
its impact on civilians
gptkbp:decidedBy South_African_military_leadership
gptkbp:designatedAs covert operation
gptkbp:documentedIn military reports
gptkbp:followedBy Operation_Moduler
gptkbp:future_plans gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:hasPrograms secure borders
to_counter_Soviet_influence
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Blue Crane
gptkbp:includes intelligence operations
gptkbp:influenced international relations
gptkbp:involved gptkb:South_African_Defence_Force
ground troops
gptkbp:is_aimed_at military objectives
Cuban_military_infrastructure
gptkbp:is_characterized_by surprise attacks
high mobility
gptkbp:is_essential_for regional geopolitics
gptkbp:is_integrated_with local allies
gptkbp:is_involved_in helicopters
gptkbp:is_part_of against_SWAPO
the_Angolan_Civil_War
gptkbp:is_studied_in military historians
gptkbp:is_supported_by air support
gptkbp:is_tasked_with political developments
gptkbp:led_to increased tensions
gptkbp:logistics supply routes
gptkbp:militaryRank in the 1980s.
of pre-emptive strikes
gptkbp:partnerships gptkb:UNITA
gptkbp:performedBy gptkb:Angola
gptkb:South_Africa
limited resources
secrecy
Operation Askari
the Namibe Province
the_Cold_War
gptkbp:reportsTo news media
gptkbp:resultedIn military engagements
gptkbp:significantEvent the_history_of_South_Africa's_military_operations
gptkbp:tactics enemy positions
gptkbp:targets Cuban_forces
gptkbp:utilizes airborne troops
gptkbp:was_a_response_to regional instability
Cuban_military_presence
Cuban-backed_forces
gptkbp:was_marked_by intense combat
gptkbp:year 1987