Operation Eagle Claw III

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:aftermath led to changes in U. S. military policy
gptkbp:aircraft_operated 8
gptkbp:casualties 8
gptkbp:challenges difficult terrain
gptkbp:command_structure joint command
joint task force
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:General_James_Vaught
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_David_Mc_Cloud
gptkbp:consequences increased scrutiny of military operations
impact on U. S. elections
gptkbp:date gptkb:1980
gptkbp:date_of_failure April 24, 1980
gptkbp:duration 8 days
gptkbp:equipment helicopters
gptkbp:historical_analysis analyzed in military studies
gptkbp:historical_context Cold War era
gptkbp:historical_significance first major U. S. military operation since Vietnam War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Eagle Claw III
gptkbp:impact emphasis on special operations
shaped future operations.
gptkbp:influenced influenced public perception of military
gptkbp:initiated_by gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:intelligence inaccurate information
gptkbp:international_response global concern
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:U._S._military
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:U._S._Department_of_Defense
gptkbp:legacy remains a cautionary tale
gptkbp:location gptkb:Iran
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:military_lessons importance of intelligence
need for better coordination
gptkbp:military_review after-action review conducted
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:covert_operations
gptkbp:military_technology gptkb:C-130_aircraft
gptkbp:mission_type gptkb:search_and_rescue
gptkbp:number_of_helicopters_lost gptkb:5
gptkbp:objective rescue hostages
gptkbp:operation_failure_date April 25, 1980
gptkbp:operation_outcome_type failed mission
gptkbp:operation_review conducted by military leaders
gptkbp:operational_period several hours
gptkbp:operations gptkb:Eagle_Claw
gptkb:Operation_Desert_One
failed to achieve objectives
military rescue operation
gptkbp:outcome failed mission
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Operation_Eagle_Claw
gptkbp:participants approximately 100
gptkbp:political_impact increased tensions with Iran
gptkbp:public_reaction criticism of U. S. government
gptkbp:published gptkb:Desert_One
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Iran_Hostage_Crisis
gptkbp:rescue_attempt failed rescue attempt
gptkbp:significance highlighted operational challenges
gptkbp:strategic_goals poor planning
failed to rescue hostages
gptkbp:subsequent_investigations congressional hearings
gptkbp:tactics months of preparation
gptkbp:training gptkb:special_operations_forces
gptkbp:weather_conditions adverse
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:US_intelligence
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6