The Battle of the Caroline Islands
GPTKB entity
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Victory_at_Sea
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
disruption of Japanese supply lines
boosted morale for Allied forces increased Allied presence in the Pacific |
| gptkbp:casualties |
significant losses for Japan
fewer losses for the United States |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Vice_Admiral_Takeo_Takagi
gptkb:Admiral_Marc_Mitscher |
| gptkbp:date |
March 1944
|
| gptkbp:duration |
several days
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Philippines
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the island-hopping campaign
response to Japanese expansion strategic importance of the Pacific theater |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Battle of the Caroline Islands
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
submarines
aircraft carriers battleships destroyers |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future naval engagements
highlighted importance of logistics in warfare demonstrated effectiveness of carrier-based air power contributed to the eventual defeat of Japan |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Caroline_Islands
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:government_agency
air superiority logistical support amphibious assaults combined fleet operations |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Midway
gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf gptkb:Battle_of_Okinawa gptkb:Battle_of_Iwo_Jima gptkb:Battle_of_the_Solomon_Islands |
| gptkbp:outcome |
strategic advantage for the Allies
establishment of air bases disruption of Japanese naval operations control of the Caroline Islands |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Tarawa
|
| gptkbp:result |
Allied victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
strategic airfield control
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:battle
|