air support for the Battle of the Bulge
GPTKB entity
Properties (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military operation
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| gptkbp:aircraft |
gptkb:P-51_Mustang
B-17 Flying Fortress P-47 Thunderbolt |
| gptkbp:climate |
poor visibility
|
| gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:General_Dwight_D._Eisenhower
|
| gptkbp:date |
December 16, 1944
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| gptkbp:fightingStyle |
air-ground coordination
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| gptkbp:finish |
January 25, 1945
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| gptkbp:goal |
counter_German_offensive
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
set precedent for future operations
highlighted importance of air superiority demonstrated air power effectiveness influenced post-war air strategy influenced future air combat strategies contributed to the evolution of air combat tactics demonstrated integration of air and ground forces demonstrated need for rapid response capabilities highlighted challenges of winter operations highlighted importance of training for aircrew increased emphasis on air logistics increased focus on air defense systems increased use of close air support influenced military aviation policies post-WWII demonstrated importance of intelligence in air operations led to changes in air doctrine marked a turning point in air warfare showcased technological advancements in aviation showcased the role of air power in modern warfare led to development of air-ground integration tactics demonstrated the impact of air superiority on ground operations influenced_Cold_War_military_strategies contributed_to_the_decline_of_Luftwaffe influenced_NATO_air_policies last_major_German_offensive |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
air support for the Battle of the Bulge
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| gptkbp:impact |
boosted morale
provided air cover destroyed enemy vehicles interdicted_German_reinforcements |
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:Allied_Tactical_Air_Forces
Allied Forces 8th Air Force 9th Air Force 12th Air Force |
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
gptkb:RAF
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| gptkbp:location |
Ardennes_region
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| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:resultedIn |
Allied_victory
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| gptkbp:significantEvent |
Operation Bodenplatte
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| gptkbp:strategicGoals |
disruption_of_German_supply_lines
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