Operation Rolling Thunder IX
GPTKB entity
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_operation
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder
|
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:F-105_Thunderchief
gptkb:B-52_Stratofortress gptkb:A-4_Skyhawk gptkb:star |
| gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:General_William_Westmoreland
|
| gptkbp:duration |
1965-1968
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| gptkbp:ends_at |
November 1968
|
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:goal |
to weaken North Vietnam's ability to wage war
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
influenced future military operations
shaped U. S. military policy first sustained bombing campaign in war highlighted challenges of air power in guerrilla warfare |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Operation Rolling Thunder IX
|
| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:civilian_casualties
destruction of infrastructure increased anti-war sentiment in the U. S. |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:is_aimed_at |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:North_Vietnam transportation networks supply routes industrial facilities |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
high civilian casualties
ineffectiveness political constraints limited strategic success |
| gptkbp:legacy |
lessons learned for future conflicts
influence on public perception of war impact on U. S. military strategy debate over air power effectiveness |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
escalation of U. S. involvement in Vietnam War
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder
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| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder_VIII
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| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Vietnam_War
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Operation_Linebacker
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| gptkbp:tactics |
close air support
carpet bombing precision bombing interdiction missions gradual escalation |
| gptkbp:technology |
laser-guided bombs
electronic warfare systems napalm cluster munitions |
| gptkbp:type |
aerial bombardment
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