Statements (144)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_battles
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:Battle_of_Guadalcanal
boosted American morale shifted balance of naval power American naval dominance Japanese naval losses led to further Allied victories U. S. offensive in the Pacific increased U. S. naval production Japanese naval strength diminished US gained initiative in the Pacific |
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:F4_F_Wildcat
gptkb:Hiryu gptkb:Kaga gptkb:Mitsubishi_A6_M_Zero gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress gptkb:Douglas_SBD_Dauntless gptkb:Akagi gptkb:TBF_Avenger gptkb:SBD_Dauntless gptkb:Zero_fighter gptkb:TBD_Devastator Soryu |
| gptkbp:american_aircraft_carriers |
gptkb:USS_Yorktown
gptkb:USS_Hornet gptkb:USS_Enterprise |
| gptkbp:analysis |
studied in military academies
considered a classic example of naval strategy |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Approximately 300 American
Approximately 3,000 Japanese |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Chester_W._Nimitz
gptkb:Admiral_Chester_W._Nimitz gptkb:Yamamoto_Isoroku gptkb:Raymond_Spruance gptkb:Isoroku_Yamamoto gptkb:Admiral_Isoroku_Yamamoto gptkb:Frank_Jack_Fletcher |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
books and documentaries
various films memorials and monuments |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
gptkb:Midway_Atoll_National_Wildlife_Refuge
gptkb:National_Memorial_Day annual remembrance ceremonies annual remembrance events National Park Service events |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:Documentaries
gptkb:Films Books inspired films inspired video games inspired documentaries inspired books |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
gptkb:video_games
gptkb:books gptkb:documentaries gptkb:films |
| gptkbp:date |
June 4-7, 1942
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Military strategy studies
studied in military academies Naval warfare studies considered a pivotal battle analyzed for strategic lessons Intelligence operations studies examined for intelligence operations |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Boosted American morale
Shifted balance of naval power influenced future naval strategies shifted balance of naval power boosted US morale boosted U. S. morale |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Battle of Midway
|
| gptkbp:intelligence |
Cryptanalysis of Japanese codes
|
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future naval tactics
Symbol of American resilience influenced naval warfare strategies symbol of American resilience Influenced future naval engagements taught in military academies analyzed in historical research demonstrated importance of aircraft carriers inspired future military operations inspired veterans' organizations remains a subject of interest for historians remains a subject of historical research Example of effective intelligence use influenced naval warfare doctrine example of effective intelligence use highlighted role of naval aviation studied in strategy courses |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Midway_Atoll
|
| gptkbp:memorials |
gptkb:Midway_Atoll_National_Wildlife_Refuge
gptkb:Battle_of_Midway_Memorial gptkb:Midway_Atoll_National_Memorial |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Yamamoto_Isoroku
gptkb:Raymond_Spruance gptkb:Mitsuo_Fuchida gptkb:Edward_Layton gptkb:Frank_Jack_Fletcher |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy Aircraft carriers Bombers Fighters aircraft carriers battleships destroyers |
| gptkbp:number_of_aircraft_carriers |
4 (Japan)
4 (US) |
| gptkbp:outcome |
sinking of four Japanese aircraft carriers
loss of 150 American aircraft loss of 300 Japanese aircraft loss of one American aircraft carrier significant U. S. naval losses loss of 150 aircraft for the US loss of 300 aircraft for Japan |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:Pacific_War |
| gptkbp:result |
Decisive American victory
decisive American victory |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
decisive victory for the United States
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Turning point in the Pacific Theater
turning point in the Pacific Theater |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Prevented Japanese expansion in the Pacific
prevented Japanese expansion stopping Japanese expansion intercepting Japanese plans preventing further Japanese expansion protecting Hawaii |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
surprise attacks
Coordinated attacks aircraft carrier warfare Ambush strategy dive bombing intelligence and codebreaking Dive bombing |
| gptkbp:takes_place_in |
June 4-7, 1942
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Douglas_Mac_Arthur
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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