Operation Rolling Thunder LXXIII
GPTKB entity
Statements (142)
| 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 gptkb:A-6_Intruder |
| gptkbp:arrangements |
over 100,000
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder
|
| gptkbp:bomb_load |
over 864,000 tons
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
gptkb:civilian_casualties
gptkb:U._S._Air_Force_personnel Vietnamese civilians military casualties North Vietnamese military personnel estimated 1,000,000 Vietnamese estimated 3,000 U. S. personnel |
| gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:General_William_Westmoreland
gptkb:General_John_Lavelle |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
increased anti-war sentiment
escalation of U. S. involvement in Vietnam impact on U. S. foreign policy impact on U. S. domestic policy |
| gptkbp:conducted |
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:controversy |
debate over effectiveness
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influence on literature
impact on music depiction in films shaping public perception of the Vietnam War |
| gptkbp:date |
gptkb:1972
|
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
criticism from anti-war activists
support from U. S. allies |
| gptkbp:duration |
3 years
several months |
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
disruption of agriculture
destruction of industrial facilities |
| gptkbp:end_date |
November 1, 1968
November 2, 1968 |
| gptkbp:ends_at |
gptkb:1972
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
deforestation
soil degradation water contamination |
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder_LXXIV
|
| gptkbp:goal |
destroy enemy infrastructure
to weaken North Vietnam's ability to wage war to boost morale of the South Vietnamese |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
influenced military strategy
impact on public opinion influence on future military operations demonstrated air power shift in U. S. military strategy led to changes in U. S. military tactics increased U. S. involvement in Vietnam part of escalation in Vietnam War first sustained bombing campaign in Vietnam highlighted limitations of air power set precedent for future military operations contributed to the eventual withdrawal of U. S. forces one of the longest bombing campaigns in history |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Operation Rolling Thunder LXXIII
|
| gptkbp:impact |
increased anti-aircraft defenses in North Vietnam
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Cold War tensions
|
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:North_Vietnam
gptkb:United_States gptkb:South_Vietnam |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:South_Vietnamese_Air_Force gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:is_aimed_at |
gptkb:North_Vietnam
gptkb:Ho_Chi_Minh_Trail industrial sites in North Vietnam military bases in North Vietnam transportation networks in North Vietnam urban areas in North Vietnam |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
gptkb:North_Vietnam
gptkb:Viet_Cong |
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
gptkb:South_Vietnam
|
| gptkbp:launch_date |
March 2, 1965
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
debate over effectiveness
lessons learned in military engagement influence on future military operations controversial military strategy lessons learned in air warfare influence on air power strategy controversial military campaign impact on U. S. military strategy impact on U. S. foreign policy impact on U. S. military doctrine debate over air power effectiveness contribution to Vietnam War narrative |
| gptkbp:logistics |
air bases in Thailand
aircraft carriers in the Gulf of Tonkin |
| gptkbp:losses |
gptkb:U._S._aircraft
North Vietnamese aircraft |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Operation_Linebacker_I
gptkb:Operation_Linebacker_II bombing of Haiphong bombing of Hanoi Operation Rolling Thunder LXXIII airstrikes Operation Rolling Thunder LXXIII bombing campaign Operation Rolling Thunder LXXIII raids |
| gptkbp:outcome |
significant bombing raids
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Vietnam_War
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder_LXXII
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:software
gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder Cold War tensions Cold War conflicts North Vietnamese military strategy air power in warfare U. S. military history U. S. domestic politics Vietnam War air operations U. S. military involvement in Vietnam Vietnam War air campaigns U. S. Congress decisions on Vietnam international relations during the Vietnam War |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
gptkb:civilian_casualties
escalation of conflict destruction of infrastructure significant destruction of infrastructure |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
weaken enemy morale
disrupt supply lines support for ground troops demoralization of enemy forces demoralize North Vietnamese forces interdiction of supplies |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Operation_Linebacker
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
electronic warfare
carpet bombing precision bombing cluster munitions napalm strikes |
| gptkbp:targets |
gptkb:North_Vietnam
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:television_series
airstrike aerial bombing campaign |