gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_operation
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder
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gptkbp:affects
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did not achieve its objectives
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:F-105_Thunderchief
gptkb:B-52_Stratofortress
gptkb:star
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gptkbp:casualties
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U. S. military personnel
thousands of Vietnamese civilians
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gptkbp:commanded
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gptkb:General_William_Westmoreland
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gptkbp:community_impact
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influenced U. S. public opinion
led to protests against the Vietnam War
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gptkbp:date
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gptkb:1965
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gptkbp:diplomatic_relations
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condemnation from various countries
support from anti-war movements
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gptkbp:duration
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approximately three years
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gptkbp:ends_at
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gptkb:1968
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gptkbp:established
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder_XIV
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gptkbp:goal
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to weaken North Vietnam's ability to support insurgency in South Vietnam
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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one of the largest bombing campaigns in history
demonstrated limitations of air power
highlighted challenges of asymmetric warfare
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Operation Rolling Thunder XIII
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gptkbp:impact
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increased North Vietnamese air defenses
led to development of new tactics by North Vietnam
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gptkbp:involved_forces
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gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:legacy
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controversial military strategy
influenced future U. S. military operations
debate over effectiveness of air power in warfare
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gptkbp:notable_event
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first sustained bombing campaign in Vietnam
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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gptkb:Operation_Freedom_Deal
gptkb:Operation_Linebacker
gptkb:Operation_Linebacker_II
gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder
Operation Menu
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Vietnam_War
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gptkbp:preceded_by
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gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder_XII
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gptkbp:result
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significant destruction of infrastructure
increased anti-American sentiment
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder_XIV
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gptkbp:tactics
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attrition
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gptkbp:target_market
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gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:bridge
railroads
roads
industrial sites
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gptkbp:targets
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gptkb:North_Vietnam
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gptkbp:type
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aerial bombardment
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