The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_the_Philippine_Sea
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:A6_M_Zero
gptkb:George_H._W._Bush
gptkb:TBF_Avenger
gptkb:F6_F_Hellcat
gptkb:David_Mc_Campbell
Edward
gptkbp:casualties Significant Japanese aircraft losses
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Vice_Admiral_Jisaburo_Ozawa
gptkb:Vice_Admiral_Marc_Mitscher
gptkbp:community_impact Loss of experienced pilots
Reduction in naval aviation capabilities
gptkbp:date June 19-20, 1944
gptkbp:economic_impact Boost in morale
Increased confidence in naval operations
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf
gptkbp:historical_analysis Examined for naval tactics
Studied for air combat strategies
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Battle_of_the_Philippine_Sea
gptkbp:historical_significance Turning point in the Pacific War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot
gptkbp:influenced Future naval engagements
Development of naval aviation doctrine
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:Documentaries
Books on World War II
Military history studies
gptkbp:location gptkb:Mariana_Islands
gptkbp:media_coverage Significant media attention
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy
gptkb:battle
gptkbp:outcome Destruction of Japanese carrier-based aircraft
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Saipan
gptkbp:result Decisive American victory
gptkbp:significance Major air battle
gptkbp:strategic_importance Shift in air superiority in the Pacific Theater
gptkbp:tactics Carrier battle tactics
Air superiority operations