Operation Rolling Thunder LXVI

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Lyndon_B._Johnson
gptkb:William_Westmoreland
gptkb:Robert_Mc_Namara
gptkbp:duration 1965-1968
gptkbp:ends_at gptkb:1968
gptkbp:established gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:goal to weaken North Vietnam's ability to wage war
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced military tactics
shaped U. S. foreign policy
contributed to the end of U. S. involvement in Vietnam
affected public perception of the Vietnam War
led to changes in air power doctrine
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Rolling Thunder LXVI
gptkbp:influenced U. S. military strategy
gptkbp:involved_countries gptkb:United_States
gptkb:South_Vietnam
gptkbp:is_aimed_at gptkb:North_Vietnam
gptkbp:is_criticized_for gptkb:civilian_casualties
ineffectiveness
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:battle
gptkbp:is_opposed_by gptkb:North_Vietnamese_Army
gptkb:Viet_Cong
gptkbp:led_to increased anti-war sentiment in the U. S.
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder_LXV
gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder_LXVII
gptkb:Tet_Offensive
bombing of Haiphong
bombing of Hanoi
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder_LXVII
gptkbp:resulted_in destruction of infrastructure
gptkbp:significance first sustained bombing campaign in U. S. history
gptkbp:strategic_importance demoralize enemy forces
support ground troops
disrupt supply lines
interdict enemy reinforcements
gptkbp:type aerial bombardment
gptkbp:uses gptkb:B-52_bombers
fighter jets
napalm
cluster bombs