Operation Jericho

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:aftermath increased morale
increased Allied bombing campaigns
gptkbp:air_support gptkb:RAF_Bomber_Command
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Avro_Lancaster
gptkb:19_Lancaster_bombers
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:bomber
gptkbp:aircrew_involved over 100 personnel
gptkbp:aircrew_size approximately 100 personnel
gptkbp:arrested_for February 18, 1944
gptkbp:bomb_load approximately 30 feet
low altitude
low-level bombing
bouncing bomb
gptkbp:casualties approximately 100 prisoners killed
approximately 100 prisoners released
gptkbp:combat_history studied in military academies
gptkbp:command_structure gptkb:Royal_Air_Force_Bomber_Command
gptkb:RAF_command
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Wing_Commander_Guy_Gibson
gptkbp:commemoration memorials established
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired films and literature
depicted in films and literature
gptkbp:date February 18, 1944
gptkbp:enemy German military
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Operation_Chastise
gptkbp:future_plans several months
gptkbp:goal destroy the Amiens prison
destroy German prison
gptkbp:historical_achievement commemorated in history
recognized as a key operation in WWII.
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied in military academies
gptkbp:historical_context Allied bombing campaigns
Allied efforts to disrupt German operations
gptkbp:historical_debate effectiveness questioned
gptkbp:historical_documentation extensively documented in archives
gptkbp:historical_event air raid on a prison
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced post-war air strategy
inspired future operations
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the most famous raids of WWII
notable WWII operation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Jericho
gptkbp:inspired subsequent military operations
gptkbp:intelligence gptkb:Resistance
prior to mission
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:No._617_Squadron_RAF
gptkbp:is_targeted_at gptkb:prison
gptkb:Amiens
gptkbp:legacy influenced future air raids
considered a successful raid
gptkbp:location gptkb:Amiens,_France
gptkbp:media_coverage gptkb:significant
widely reported in the press
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:military_lessons importance of planning
gptkbp:military_outcome successful destruction of target
gptkbp:military_relevance still studied today
gptkbp:military_service awarded medals to participants
gptkbp:military_strategy surprise attack
low-level bombing
precision bombing strategy
gptkbp:military_technology use of new bombing techniques
use of specialized bombs
gptkbp:mission extensive
prison break
gptkbp:mission_duration approximately 1 hour
short duration
gptkbp:mission_type offensive operation
strategic bombing
precision bombing
gptkbp:notable_mission demonstrated air power effectiveness
gptkbp:objective demoralize German forces
free prisoners
gptkbp:operation_success achieved primary objectives
gptkbp:operational_period one day
gptkbp:operations gptkb:Operation_Jericho
prison break attempt
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:prisoner_outcome many prisoners escaped
gptkbp:result successful
destruction of the prison
gptkbp:significance demonstrated effectiveness of precision bombing
demonstrated precision bombing
gptkbp:strategic_goals disrupt German operations
disrupt German operations in France
temporary disruption of German operations
gptkbp:strategic_importance disruption of enemy supply lines
boosted morale among Allied forces
gptkbp:tactics involvement of intelligence agencies
gptkbp:tactics_used surprise attack
gptkbp:target_destruction partial destruction
gptkbp:targeted_facility German prison
gptkbp:targeted_prisoners gptkb:French_Resistance_members
gptkbp:targets gptkb:Amiens_Prison
gptkb:Amiens_prison
German prisoners of war
gptkbp:type gptkb:raid
gptkbp:was_executed_by gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:weather_conditions poor visibility
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Flt._Lt._Bob_Hendley
gptkb:No._32_Group_RAF
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force_Fighter_Command
gptkb:Spitfire_aircraft
gptkb:RAF_Gibraltar
gptkb:Operation_Crossbow
gptkb:Czech_resistance_during_WWII
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5