Operation New Georgia

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:aftermath Increased Allied presence in the Solomon Islands
gptkbp:casualties High on both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Admiral_William_Halsey_Jr.
gptkbp:date 1943
August 1943
July 1943
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Vella_Lavella
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Pacific_Theater_of_World_War_II
gptkbp:historical_significance Paved the way for future operations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation New Georgia
gptkbp:intelligence Allied reconnaissance
Japanese defenses
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:United_States_Coast_Guard_Cutter
gptkb:Marine_Corps
gptkb:battle
Army units
Australian forces
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_Georgia_Islands
gptkbp:logistics Supply chain challenges
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight gptkb:Munda_Point
gptkb:Rice_Anchorage
Vila
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:Admiral_Chester_W._Nimitz
gptkb:Battle_of_Kolombangara
gptkb:Battle_of_Kula_Gulf
gptkb:General_Douglas_Mac_Arthur
Island hopping
gptkbp:military_technology gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:starship
Submarines
Aircraft carriers
Bombers
Destroyers
Fighter planes
Transport ships
Amphibious vehicles
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_the_Solomon_Sea
gptkb:Battle_of_Vella_Gulf
gptkb:Battle_of_Munda_Point
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:Task_Force_39
gptkb:Task_Force_36
gptkbp:objective Capture of Japanese-held islands
gptkbp:outcome Japanese withdrawal
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Guadalcanal
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic base for further operations in the Solomon Islands
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of supply routes
gptkbp:supports gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:tactics Air strikes
Amphibious assault
Naval bombardment
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Task_Force_38.16
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6