Operation Manna

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:aftermath post-war recovery efforts
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Avro_Lancaster
gptkbp:arrangements over 3,000
gptkbp:collaborated_with gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:collaborator gptkb:Dutch_resistance
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Air_Vice_Marshal_Sir_William_A._M._Mc_Donald
gptkbp:commemoration memorials in the Netherlands
gptkbp:concluded_on May 1945
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature
inspired films
inspired art
gptkbp:date April 1945
gptkbp:duration approximately 3 weeks
gptkbp:first_drop_date April 29, 1945
gptkbp:food_supplies_delivered over 6,000 tons
gptkbp:food_types_delivered gptkb:bread
gptkb:cheese
gptkb:milk
meat
sugar
potatoes
gptkbp:goal provide food aid
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:German_occupation_of_the_Netherlands
gptkb:German_occupation
gptkb:Dutch_famine_of_1944-1945
Allied strategy in Europe
humanitarian crises during war
post-liberation Netherlands
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated air power in humanitarian efforts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Manna
gptkbp:impact improved morale
reduced starvation rates
gptkbp:initiated_by gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:Operation_Chowhound
gptkbp:involved volunteers
medical teams
air drops
ground support teams
logistics staff
thousands of aircrew
gptkbp:involved_countries gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:is_targeted_at starving population
Dutch civilians
gptkbp:last_drop_date May 7, 1945
gptkbp:legacy highlighted importance of logistics
recognized in military history
demonstrated air drop capabilities
influenced future humanitarian missions
set precedent for airlift operations
humanitarian airlift operations
gptkbp:location gptkb:Netherlands
gptkbp:logistics air drops
gptkbp:media_coverage gptkb:books
gptkb:documentaries
articles
gptkbp:outcome improved food security
boosted morale
reduction in starvation
strengthened Allied support
relief of starvation
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:Douglas_C-47_Skytrain
gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkb:Handley_Page_Halifax
gptkb:Avro_Lancaster
gptkbp:related_event liberation of the Netherlands
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Operation_Market_Garden
gptkbp:resulted_in relief of Dutch civilians
gptkbp:significance one of the largest air drops in history
symbol of Allied support
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Operation_Chowhound
gptkbp:type gptkb:humanitarian_aid
gptkbp:was_executed_by gptkb:Allied_forces
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vickers_Wellington
gptkb:Avro_Lancaster
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4