Antiochus IV Epiphanes' forces

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military forces
gptkbp:aimsTo expand territory
gptkbp:alliance Hellenistic_states
gptkbp:built Maccabean Revolt
gptkbp:employs gptkb:war_elephants
gptkbp:engagesIn conflicts
religious persecution
gptkbp:faced gptkb:Persian_forces
gptkb:Jewish_rebels
internal dissent
local uprisings
Roman_expansion
gptkbp:foughtAgainst Hasmoneans
gptkbp:foughtIn conflicts with local tribes
Roman_conflicts
Second_Syrian_War
War_against_Egypt
conflicts_with_Egypt
conflicts_with_Parthians
conflicts_with_Seleucid_rivals
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Antiochus IV Epiphanes' forces
gptkbp:involvedIn territorial disputes
political intrigue
diplomatic negotiations
military logistics
political alliances
religious conflicts
Hellenistic_expansion
gptkbp:knownFor gptkb:persecution_of_Jews
military campaigns
strategic alliances
political repression
siege warfare
brutal tactics
strategic retreats
cultural conflicts
heavy taxation
military innovations
use of propaganda
cultural assimilation efforts
use of heavy infantry
use of cavalry charges
harsh military discipline
imposing_Hellenistic_culture
gptkbp:ledTo gptkb:Antiochus_IV_Epiphanes
gptkbp:notableBattle Siege of Jerusalem
Battle of Beth Zechariah
Battle of Emmaus
gptkbp:operatesIn gptkb:Judea
gptkbp:opposedBy Maccabees
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Seleucid_Empire
gptkbp:receives mercenaries
gptkbp:strategicGoals control_of_Judea
gptkbp:uses Hellenistic warfare
gptkbp:utilizes archers
naval forces
cavalry units
infantry units
scouts
siege engines