Operation Rolling Thunder XLI

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
gptkb:General_John_M._Mc_Connell
gptkb:Admiral_Thomas_H._Moorer
gptkbp:conflict mixed results
increased anti-war sentiment
North Vietnam's resilience
eventual withdrawal of U. S. forces
gptkbp:controversy debate over effectiveness
debate over civilian impact
gptkbp:duration approximately 3 years
gptkbp:end_date November 1968
gptkbp:established gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:goal to weaken North Vietnam's ability to wage war
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Monarch
domino theory
U. S. containment policy
gptkbp:historical_significance first sustained bombing campaign
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Rolling Thunder XLI
gptkbp:is_aimed_at gptkb:North_Vietnam
gptkbp:launch_date March 1965
gptkbp:legacy influence on future military operations
cultural impact on American society
lessons learned in air warfare
debate over military strategy
impact on U. S. foreign policy
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Linebacker_II
gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder
Operation Menu
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:service_branch gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:battle
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Operation_Linebacker
gptkbp:tactics gradual escalation
gptkbp:type aerial bombardment