Statements (79)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_unit
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| gptkbp:active_years |
1942-1945
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress gptkb:B-24_Liberator |
| gptkbp:aircraft_type |
heavy bombers
|
| gptkbp:alliance |
gptkb:Allied_Forces
|
| gptkbp:collaboration |
gptkb:US_Navy
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| gptkbp:command_history |
gptkb:Major_General_Haywood_S._Hansell_Jr.
gptkb:Brigadier_General_Frederick_L._Anderson gptkb:Brigadier_General_Thomas_R._Mc_Guire_Jr. |
| gptkbp:command_structure |
part of the Army Air Forces
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Major_General_Haywood_S._Hansell_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:disbanded |
1946
|
| gptkbp:equipment |
bombers
|
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:1942
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Hickam_Field
gptkb:Hawaii |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
pioneered long-range bombing tactics
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
XX Bomber Command
|
| gptkbp:intelligence |
gptkb:US_Army_Intelligence
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Pacific_Islands
|
| gptkbp:logistics |
gptkb:Army_Air_Forces
|
| gptkbp:mission |
bombing missions against Japan
|
| gptkbp:motto |
nan
|
| gptkbp:notable_mission |
firebombing of Japanese cities
|
| gptkbp:notable_operations |
gptkb:Operation_Matterhorn
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| gptkbp:objective |
destroy enemy infrastructure
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| gptkbp:operational_area |
gptkb:Japan
|
| gptkbp:operational_history |
conducted reconnaissance missions
provided air support supported ground forces maintained aircraft readiness adapted to changing warfare tactics conducted bombing raids conducted joint operations with allies utilized advanced bombing techniques managed supply chains for operations developed bombing strategies conducted strategic bombing campaigns analyzed bombing effectiveness analyzed bombing patterns analyzed enemy capabilities assessed enemy defenses assessed mission risks conducted air raids on enemy targets conducted debriefings after missions conducted post-mission evaluations conducted training exercises for crews coordinated with ground forces for support coordinated with intelligence units coordinated with other commands developed aircrew training programs developed communication systems for missions developed contingency plans for missions developed strategies for air superiority engaged in psychological warfare established maintenance protocols established operational guidelines evaluated bombing results implemented bombing protocols implemented safety measures for crews implemented technological advancements in bombing. managed logistics for operations trained personnel for bombing missions utilized aerial photography for reconnaissance |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
inactive
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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| gptkbp:partnerships |
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:XX_Fighter_Command
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| gptkbp:replaced_by |
gptkb:Twentieth_Air_Force
|
| gptkbp:role |
strategic bombing
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
bombing of Tokyo
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| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
defeat Japan
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Eighth_Air_Force
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| gptkbp:theater |
Pacific Theater
|
| gptkbp:training |
bomber crews
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Major_General_Haywood_S._Hansell_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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