Operation Taranto

GPTKB entity

Statements (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:aftermath influence on future naval engagements
shift in naval warfare tactics
reassessment of naval tactics
increased focus on aircraft carriers
British naval dominance in the Mediterranean
British naval strategy evolution
Italian naval strategy changes
impact on Axis naval capabilities
increased air power in naval operations
long-term effects on Italian Navy
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:21
Swordfish torpedo bombers
gptkbp:casualties Italian fleet losses
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:Vice_Admiral_Sir_Dudley_Pound
gptkbp:conducted gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:date November 11, 1940
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Cape_Matapan
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Mediterranean_theater_of_World_War_II
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated effectiveness of air power at sea
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Taranto
gptkbp:influenced future naval strategies
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:Pearl_Harbor_attack
gptkbp:location gptkb:Taranto,_Italy
gptkbp:military_strategy torpedo bombing
gptkbp:military_unit gptkb:HMS_Renown
gptkb:HMS_Valiant
gptkb:HMS_Ark_Royal
gptkb:HMS_Warspite
gptkb:HMS_Eagle
gptkb:HMS_Barham
gptkb:HMS_Illustrious
HMS Formidable
gptkbp:notable_wins sinking of battleship Conte di Cavour
damage to battleship Littorio
damage to cruiser Zara
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance first successful use of aircraft carriers in naval warfare
gptkbp:strategic_importance disruption of Italian naval operations
gptkbp:targets gptkb:Italian_fleet
gptkbp:type naval attack
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Royal_Marine_Commandos
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6