Operation Rolling Thunder Phase IV

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:A-4_Skyhawk
gptkb:star
gptkbp:casualties significant civilian casualties
U. S. military casualties
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_William_Westmoreland
gptkbp:community_impact influenced U. S. public opinion
increased anti-war sentiment in the U. S.
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations impact on peace negotiations
strained U. S.-North Vietnam relations
gptkbp:duration approximately 20 months
gptkbp:end_date 1968-11-01
gptkbp:enemy gptkb:North_Vietnamese_Army
gptkb:Viet_Cong
gptkbp:established gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:goal to weaken North Vietnam's ability to wage war
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated the limitations of air power
highlighted the challenges of asymmetric warfare
one of the longest bombing campaigns in history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Rolling Thunder Phase IV
gptkbp:intelligence reliance on aerial reconnaissance
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:battle
gptkbp:launch_date 1967-03-02
gptkbp:legacy influenced future military operations
shaped U. S. military doctrine
led to changes in air combat strategy
gptkbp:location gptkb:North_Vietnam
gptkbp:logistics extensive supply chain management
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Linebacker
gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder_Phase_I
gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder_Phase_II
gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder_Phase_III
gptkb:Operation_Linebacker_II
gptkbp:outcome limited military success
failure to achieve strategic objectives
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:public_perception controversial military strategy
debated effectiveness
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder_Phase_V
gptkbp:tactics gradual escalation
gptkbp:target_market gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:bridge
railroads
supply routes
gptkbp:type aerial bombardment