Statements (65)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_operation
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Iwo_Jima
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gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:Battle_of_Iwo_Jima
increased air operations |
gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:award
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gptkbp:casualties |
over 18,000
over 20,000 over 26,000 many veterans still alive today |
gptkbp:command_structure |
joint task force
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gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:General_Holland_Smith
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gptkbp:community_impact |
influenced U. S. public opinion
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gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired films and literature
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gptkbp:date |
February 19, 1945
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gptkbp:defense |
extensive underground bunkers
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gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
global attention on U. S. military efforts
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gptkbp:duration |
36 days
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gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Army
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gptkbp:historical_analysis |
studied in military academies
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gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Pacific_Theater_of_World_War_II
Pacific Theater |
gptkbp:historical_debate |
effectiveness of tactics used
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gptkbp:historical_event |
documented in military archives
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
symbol of Marine Corps valor
first major battle in which U. S. forces raised the flag on Japanese territory. |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Operation Detachment
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gptkbp:inspired |
films and literature
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gptkbp:intelligence |
limited due to enemy fortifications
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gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:4th_Marine_Division
gptkb:5th_Marine_Division gptkb:3rd_Marine_Division |
gptkbp:involves |
gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
memorials and monuments
photograph of flag raising Iwo Jima Day observed annually. |
gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Iwo_Jima
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gptkbp:logistics |
extensive supply operations
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gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive during and after operation
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gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:battle
3rd, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions recognized for bravery |
gptkbp:military_strategy |
seizure of key islands
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gptkbp:mission |
capture Mount Suribachi
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gptkbp:narrative_style |
various books and documentaries
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gptkbp:notable_artists |
gptkb:Raising_the_Flag_on_Iwo_Jima
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gptkbp:notable_battle |
influenced future amphibious operations
importance of air and naval support |
gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Iwo_Jima
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gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Chester_W._Nimitz
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gptkbp:notable_operations |
amphibious assault
establishment of airfields |
gptkbp:notable_ships |
heavy bombardment prior to landing
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gptkbp:outcome |
capture of Iwo Jima
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gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:result |
U. S. victory
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gptkbp:resulted_in |
flag raising on Mount Suribachi
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gptkbp:reunion |
held annually for veterans
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gptkbp:significance |
strategic airfields
strategic airfield |
gptkbp:strategic_importance |
paved the way for the invasion of Japan
support for bombing raids on Japan |
gptkbp:supports |
air superiority achieved
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gptkbp:tactics |
amphibious assault
island hopping |