Operation Rolling Thunder LXI airstrikes
GPTKB entity
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_operation
|
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:F-105_Thunderchief
gptkb:F-8_Crusader gptkb:B-52_Stratofortress gptkb:A-4_Skyhawk gptkb:star |
| gptkbp:armament |
conventional bombs
napalm cluster bombs |
| gptkbp:casualties |
gptkb:civilian_casualties
military casualties |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_William_Westmoreland
gptkb:General_John_W._Vessey_Jr. |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
increased anti-war sentiment
influenced U. S. public opinion |
| gptkbp:conducted |
gptkb:aircraft
|
| gptkbp:date |
1965-1968
|
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately three years
|
| gptkbp:ends_at |
gptkb:1970
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Operation_Linebacker
|
| gptkbp:goal |
to weaken North Vietnam's ability to wage war
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
demonstrated air superiority
first sustained bombing campaign highlighted limitations of air power |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Operation Rolling Thunder LXI airstrikes
|
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:South_Vietnam |
| gptkbp:is_aimed_at |
gptkb:North_Vietnam
|
| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
gptkb:North_Vietnam
gptkb:Viet_Cong |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future military operations
subject of numerous analyses inspired military studies examined in military history courses controversial military operation led to changes in U. S. military policy led to development of new tactics cited in discussions of air warfare contributed to military doctrine evolution influenced air force training programs shaped Vietnam War strategy |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
air power strategy
attrition strategy |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Vietnam_War
|
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
destruction of infrastructure
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
demoralize North Vietnamese forces
|
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
limited success
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder_LXI
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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