Operation Rolling Thunder LXXVI

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:F-105_Thunderchief
gptkb:B-52_Stratofortress
gptkb:star
gptkb:A-6_Intruder
hundreds
gptkbp:arrangements approximately 20,000
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:civilian_casualties
military casualties
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_William_Westmoreland
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations criticism from anti-war activists
support from U. S. allies
condemnation from North Vietnam
gptkbp:duration approximately 7 months
gptkbp:end_date 1972-10-23
gptkbp:established gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:goal to destroy North Vietnamese infrastructure
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Monarch
U. S. involvement in Southeast Asia
gptkbp:historical_significance influenced future military operations
demonstrated air power
part of U. S. strategy in Vietnam
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Rolling Thunder LXXVI
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:battle
gptkbp:is_aimed_at gptkb:North_Vietnam
gptkbp:launch_date 1972-03-18
gptkbp:legacy controversial military strategy
lessons learned in air warfare
impact on U. S. foreign policy
gptkbp:logistics gptkb:government_agency
air refueling missions
target selection
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Linebacker_II
gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder
Operation Menu
gptkbp:outcome limited success
increased anti-war sentiment
escalation of bombing campaigns
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder_LXXV
gptkbp:strategic_importance demoralize enemy forces
disrupt supply lines
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Operation_Linebacker
gptkbp:type gptkb:television_series