Operation Flipper

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:North_African_Campaign
gptkb:Erwin_Rommel
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_David_Stirling
gptkbp:conducted gptkb:military_unit
secrecy
high risk
strategic objectives
harsh conditions
gain intelligence
the Western Desert Campaign
gptkbp:convicted_of limited resources
night operations
enemy territory
elite forces
SAS troops
enemy supply depots
gptkbp:date November 1942
gptkbp:equipment jeeps
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Operation_Supercharge
gptkb:Operation_Galia
after-action reviews
debriefing sessions
gptkbp:goal disrupt enemy supply lines
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated effectiveness of special forces
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Flipper
gptkbp:influenced modern special operations doctrine
gptkbp:influenced_by previous operations
gptkbp:inspired subsequent special operations
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:SAS
gptkbp:is_aimed_at gptkb:Axis_forces_in_North_Africa
disrupting Axis supply routes
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in historical studies
strategic analysts
war studies
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in military memorials
gptkbp:is_challenged_by enemy defenses
gptkbp:is_criticized_for lack of coordination
poor communication
high casualty rate
gptkbp:is_designed_to detailed reconnaissance
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:archive
military historians
military reports
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:British_Special_Operations_Executive
gptkb:British_soldiers
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Operation_Torch
Allied strategy
Allied offensive
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:battle
intelligence reports
logistical planning
local allies
air cover
local resistance groups
gptkbp:location gptkb:Libya
gptkbp:outcome success
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:proposed_by gptkb:Borough
gptkb:British_military_intelligence
gptkbp:reports_to newspapers
military journalists
gptkbp:resulted_in capture of enemy personnel
gptkbp:utilizes deception tactics