Operation Rolling Thunder LXVII

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:B-52_Stratofortress
gptkb:A-4_Skyhawk
gptkb:star
gptkbp:arrangements over 100,000
gptkbp:casualties hundreds of U. S. personnel
thousands of Vietnamese civilians
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_William_Westmoreland
gptkbp:community_impact increased anti-war sentiment in the U. S.
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations condemnation from other nations
criticism from anti-war activists
gptkbp:duration approximately three years
gptkbp:economic_impact increased military spending
changes in military policy
political divisions in the U. S.
gptkbp:end_date gptkb:1968
gptkbp:ends_at failed to achieve its objectives
gptkbp:established gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:historical_context Cold War tensions
domino theory
U. S. involvement in Southeast Asia
gptkbp:historical_impact displacement of civilians
destruction of infrastructure
long-term environmental damage
increased military capabilities of North Vietnam
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the largest bombing campaigns in history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Rolling Thunder LXVII
gptkbp:is_aimed_at gptkb:North_Vietnam
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:1965
gptkbp:legacy controversial military strategy
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:battle
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Linebacker
gptkb:Operation_Linebacker_II
gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder
aerial bombardment
gptkbp:objective to weaken North Vietnam's ability to wage war
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder_LXVI
gptkbp:strategic_importance to demonstrate U. S. resolve
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder_LXVIII
gptkbp:tactics precision bombing
saturation bombing
gptkbp:target_market gptkb:bridge
railroads
military bases
munitions factories