Operation Claymore

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:aftermath increased Allied morale
demonstrated effectiveness of commando raids
gptkbp:casualties significant German casualties
minimal British casualties
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_John_Durnford-Slater
gptkbp:conducted gptkb:British_Special_Operations_Executive
gptkbp:date March 1941
gptkbp:duration one day
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Operation_Chariot
gptkbp:historical_significance first major raid by British commandos
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Claymore
gptkbp:inspired_by previous raids on German-occupied territories
gptkbp:involved approximately 1,000 British troops
Norwegian civilians
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:No._3_Commando
gptkb:No._62_Commando
gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:location Lofoten Islands, Norway
gptkbp:objective disrupt German supply lines
gptkbp:outcome successful raid
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Resistance
gptkbp:resulted_in seizure of supplies
capture of German prisoners
destruction of German ships
gptkbp:strategic_importance disruption of German naval operations
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:covert_operations
gptkb:naval_bombardment
gptkb:intelligence_gathering
logistical planning
reconnaissance missions
surprise attack
hit-and-run tactics
air support
use of firearms
deception operations
use of explosives
use of propaganda
use of reconnaissance aircraft
use of naval mines
land assault
use of camouflage
use of psychological warfare
use of local knowledge
use of diversionary tactics
use of surprise elements
use of night operations
use of communication equipment
use of rapid movement
use of stealth
exfiltration of personnel
use of sabotage techniques
use of small boats
gptkbp:targets German shipping
gptkbp:type amphibious assault
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Operation_Norrøna
gptkb:German-occupied_Norway
gptkb:Norwegian_Resistance
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6