World War II Bombing Campaigns
GPTKB entity
Properties (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military strategy
|
| gptkbp:aircraft |
gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
gptkb:Lancaster_Bomber B-17 Flying Fortress Heinkel He 111 Ju 87 Stuka |
| gptkbp:campaigns |
gptkb:The_Blitz
gptkb:Tokyo_Firebombing gptkb:Dresden_Bombing Operation Rolling Thunder Operation Chastise |
| gptkbp:criticism |
Ethical implications
Civilian_targeting |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
World War II Bombing Campaigns
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| gptkbp:impact |
Changed warfare tactics
Debate over war ethics Increased focus on air defense Influenced future military conflicts Led to advancements in aviation technology |
| gptkbp:influenced |
Air power doctrine
Total war concept |
| gptkbp:involved |
Axis Powers
Allied Forces |
| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
Destroy enemy infrastructure
Demoralize civilian population |
| gptkbp:led_to |
Post-war air power strategies
Geneva_Conventions_discussions |
| gptkbp:resultedIn |
Destruction of cities
Significant civilian casualties Strategic air warfare |
| gptkbp:significantEvent |
gptkb:Bombing_of_Hiroshima
gptkb:Bombing_of_Berlin gptkb:Bombing_of_Nagasaki Bombing of Tokyo Bombing of London |
| gptkbp:strategicGoals |
Air superiority
Logistical support Psychological warfare Disruption of supply lines Destruction of military targets |
| gptkbp:technology |
Strategic bombing
Incendiary bombs Precision bombing Nuclear bombs Carpet_bombing |