Operation Rolling Thunder LXXX

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:F-105_Thunderchief
gptkb:B-52_Stratofortress
gptkb:A-4_Skyhawk
gptkb:star
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:General_William_Westmoreland
gptkbp:controversy effectiveness questioned
gptkbp:duration 1965-1968
gptkbp:ends_at November 1968
gptkbp:established gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder_LXXXI
gptkbp:goal to weaken North Vietnam's ability to wage war
gptkbp:historical_significance influenced future military operations
demonstrated air power
first major U. S. bombing campaign in Vietnam
highlighted limitations of air power
led to lessons learned for future conflicts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Rolling Thunder LXXX
gptkbp:impact gptkb:civilian_casualties
destruction of infrastructure
escalation of U. S. involvement in Vietnam
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:battle
gptkbp:is_aimed_at gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:North_Vietnam
transportation networks
supply routes
industrial facilities
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:South_Vietnamese_forces
gptkbp:notable_event first sustained bombing campaign
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:resulted_in diplomatic tensions
increased anti-war sentiment
U. S. military strategy changes
North Vietnamese resilience
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Operation_Linebacker
gptkbp:technology gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:rocket
reconnaissance missions
air-to-ground missiles
targeting systems
napalm
precision bombing techniques
cluster munitions
electronic warfare tactics
bombing accuracy improvements
gptkbp:type aerial bombardment
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4