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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_operation
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gptkbp:aftermath
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contributed to Allied victory
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gptkbp:command_structure
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gptkb:Task_Force_77
gptkb:Taffy_3
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gptkbp:commanded
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gptkb:Admiral_Thomas_Kinkaid
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gptkbp:date
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October 1944
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gptkbp:duration
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October 23-26, 1944
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gptkbp:enemy
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gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy
aircraft carriers
battleships
destroyers
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gptkbp:goal
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support landings at Leyte
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gptkbp:historical_context
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gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf
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gptkbp:historical_event
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led to changes in naval doctrine
demonstrated effectiveness of smaller ships
highlighted importance of air support
shifted naval power in the Pacific
increased U. S. naval presence in the Pacific
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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one of the largest naval battles
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Operation Taffy 16
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gptkbp:inspired
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naval strategy studies
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gptkbp:is_celebrated_in
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:is_featured_in
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gptkb:Taffy_3_task_unit
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gptkbp:is_involved_in
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced naval tactics
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Leyte_Gulf
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gptkbp:military_strategy
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surface action
carrier battle
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gptkbp:notable_allies
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gptkb:Australia
gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkb:Philippines
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
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gptkbp:notable_members
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gptkb:USS_Hoel
gptkb:USS_Johnston
gptkb:USS_Gambier_Bay
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gptkbp:notable_ships
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cruisers
destroyers
escort carriers
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gptkbp:outcome
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successful
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:resulted_in
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destruction of Japanese forces
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gptkbp:significance
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decisive naval engagement
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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control of the Philippines
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gptkbp:tactics
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hit-and-run tactics
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Task_Force_38.5
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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