World War II airborne operations
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military operations
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
influence on modern military doctrine
development of special operations forces increased focus on airborne capabilities influence_on_Cold_War_military_strategy influence_on_NATO_airborne_units |
| gptkbp:developedBy |
air assault operations
airborne infantry |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
demonstrated effectiveness of airborne troops
first large-scale airborne operation led to establishment of airborne divisions |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
World War II airborne operations
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| gptkbp:impact |
Battle of the Bulge
Operation Market Garden D-Day landings |
| gptkbp:influenced |
modern airborne tactics
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| gptkbp:involved |
air support
paratroopers supply drops drop zones glider troops link-up with ground forces |
| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
disrupt enemy supply lines
support ground forces seizing key terrain |
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
gptkb:Allied_forces
Axis forces |
| gptkbp:key_figure |
gptkb:General_Dwight_D._Eisenhower
gptkb:General_George_S._Patton gptkb:General_Maxwell_Taylor gptkb:General_James_Gavin gptkb:General_Bernard_Montgomery |
| gptkbp:logistics |
gptkb:Waco_CG-4A_glider
gptkb:C-47_Skytrain parachutes Horsa glider |
| gptkbp:notableOperations |
Operation Market Garden
Operation Overlord Operation Dragoon Operation Varsity |
| gptkbp:related_to |
joint operations
military strategy strategic airlift special operations combined arms operations force projection air mobility tactical airlift logistics in warfare air assault vertical envelopment |