Statements (65)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_operation
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Philippine_Campaign_(1944-1945)
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased air defense measures by Axis powers
|
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:aircraft
over 170 |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Operation_Pointblank
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
over 500 Allied airmen
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
mission planning
resource allocation strategic planning weather conditions historical documentation logistical support aircraft maintenance crew safety communication issues crew morale crew training post-mission analysis mission execution anti-aircraft fire enemy countermeasures intelligence accuracy enemy defenses target selection target accuracy mission fatigue |
| gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:General_Jacob_E._Smart
|
| gptkbp:date |
August 1, 1943
|
| gptkbp:duration |
one day
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Operation_Tidal_Wave_II
|
| gptkbp:future_plans |
months of preparation
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
led to changes in bombing strategy
considered a tactical failure |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
one of the largest bombing raids of WWII
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Operation Tidal Wave V
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
future bombing campaigns
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
subsequent air raids on oil targets
|
| gptkbp:intelligence |
reconnaissance missions
|
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Politician gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:is_aimed_at |
gptkb:Ploesti_oil_fields
oil refineries |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
military history studies
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:aircraft
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Ploesti,_Romania
|
| gptkbp:logistics |
fuel and munitions supply
|
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:aircraft
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
disruption of supply lines
|
| gptkbp:mission |
strategic bombing
|
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
low-level bombing tactics
|
| gptkbp:objective |
destroy oil refineries
demoralize Axis forces |
| gptkbp:outcome |
significant damage to oil production
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Operation_Tidal_Wave
|
| gptkbp:partnership |
multiple air squadrons
|
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
heavy losses for the Allies
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
disrupt Axis oil supply
oil production in Europe |
| gptkbp:supported_raidlevels |
daylight bombing
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
formation flying
|
| gptkbp:technology |
bombing navigation systems
|