the 1986 U. S. bombing of Libya
GPTKB entity
Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_operation
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased anti-American sentiment in Libya
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:F-111_bombers
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| gptkbp:armament |
LG Bs (Laser-Guided Bombs)
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| gptkbp:casualties |
none reported
multiple civilian and military deaths |
| gptkbp:caused_by |
retaliation for terrorism
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| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Central_Command_(CENTCOM)
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| gptkbp:context |
U. S.-Libya relations
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| gptkbp:date |
April 15, 1986
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
condemnation from several countries
strained U. S.-Libya relations strained with the U. S. |
| gptkbp:doctrine |
use of air power in conflict resolution
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| gptkbp:economic_impact |
significant civilian casualties
increased isolation from the West |
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
increased tensions in the region
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
part of the broader War on Terror
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
the 1986 U. S. bombing of Libya
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| gptkbp:intelligence |
gathered prior to the operation
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| gptkbp:involved_countries |
U. S. aggression against a sovereign nation
limited support from allies |
| gptkbp:is_aimed_at |
gptkb:government_buildings
gptkb:Benghazi gptkb:Tripoli gptkb:Libyan_government military bases |
| gptkbp:jurisdiction |
Libya was involved in terrorist activities
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| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Muammar_Gaddafi
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| gptkbp:legal_issue |
self-defense against terrorism
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Libya
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive coverage in U. S. and international media
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| gptkbp:military_branch |
increased in the Mediterranean
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
increased military readiness
deter future terrorist attacks demonstration of military power involved extensive reconnaissance significantly damaged importance of intelligence in operations preemptive strikes against perceived threats protests against the U. S. temporary disruption of Libyan military operations |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
advanced targeting systems
deployed from Europe |
| gptkbp:mission |
disrupt terrorist networks
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| gptkbp:notable_operations |
El Dorado Canyon
|
| gptkbp:operational_area |
several hours
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
increased military spending.
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| gptkbp:outcome |
damage to Libyan infrastructure
|
| gptkbp:president |
gptkb:Sir_Ronald_Reagan
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
mixed reactions
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| gptkbp:responds_to |
military retaliation threats
propaganda against the U. S. |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Muammar_Gaddafi
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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