Operation Taffy 13

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:aftermath increased US naval dominance in the Pacific
gptkbp:casualties significant losses
gptkbp:command_structure gptkb:Admiral_Sprague's_command
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Admiral_Clifton_Sprague
gptkbp:communication radio communications
gptkbp:date October 25, 1944
gptkbp:duration approximately 6 hours
gptkbp:enemy gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied in military academies
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:historical_impact shifted naval power balance
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the last major naval battles of WWII
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Taffy 13
gptkbp:influenced naval doctrine
gptkbp:inspired_by previous naval engagements
gptkbp:intelligence reconnaissance flights
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:battle
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in military history studies
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:documentaries
military strategy discussions
books on naval history
gptkbp:legacy influenced future naval warfare strategies
gptkbp:location gptkb:Leyte_Gulf
gptkbp:military_strategy hit-and-run tactics
gptkbp:notable_battle importance of air cover
coordination between air and naval forces
importance of communication in battle
effective use of surprise
value of smaller ships in naval warfare
gptkbp:notable_event rescue of downed pilots
engagement with Japanese battleships
evacuation of damaged ships
gptkbp:notable_ships Task Unit 77.4.3
gptkbp:objective defend against Japanese forces
gptkbp:outcome tactical victory
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf
gptkbp:participants cruisers
destroyers
escort carriers
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Battle_of_Samar
gptkbp:residence minimal losses
gptkbp:resulted_in destruction of Japanese heavy ships
gptkbp:significance demonstrated effective use of carrier task forces
gptkbp:strategic_importance prevented Japanese reinforcements
gptkbp:supports provided by carrier-based aircraft
gptkbp:tactics air strikes
surface engagements
torpedo attacks
attempt to cut off US forces
gptkbp:transponders defensive positioning
gptkbp:type gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Task_Force_38.5
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6