Battle of Adasa

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf battle
gptkbp:aftermath strengthened_Jewish_independence
gptkbp:casualties unknown
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Jews
gptkb:Seleucid_Empire
gptkbp:date 165 BCE
gptkbp:followedBy Battle_of_Elasa
gptkbp:foughtIn gptkb:Antiochus_IV_Epiphanes'_forces
gptkbp:historicalContext Hellenistic period
gptkbp:historicalPeriod gptkb:Josephus'_Antiquities_of_the_Jews
1 Maccabees 9:1-22
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Adasa
gptkbp:impact boosted_morale_of_Jewish_fighters
gptkbp:influenced subsequent_battles_in_the_Maccabean_Revolt
gptkbp:involved guerrilla warfare
cavalry units
infantry units
flanking maneuvers
ambush
gptkbp:is_characterized_by effective leadership
intelligence gathering
strategic planning
historical importance
high stakes
strategic retreats
unexpected outcomes
decisive engagement
quick mobilization
use of terrain advantage
effective communication among troops
effective use of resources
use of ambush tactics
use of local knowledge
pursuit of fleeing enemies
element of surprise
disorganization of Seleucid forces
significant planning
surprise reinforcements
bravery_of_Jewish_fighters
cohesion_among_Jewish_fighters
determination_of_Jewish_fighters
high_morale_among_Jewish_forces
gptkbp:is_part_of the_struggle_for_Jewish_autonomy
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Jonathan_Maccabeus
gptkb:Judas_Maccabeus
gptkbp:led_to temporary_peace_in_Judea
gptkbp:location Adasa
gptkbp:outcome defeat of the Seleucid forces
gptkbp:precededBy Battle of Beth Zechariah
gptkbp:result Jewish_victory
gptkbp:significance part_of_the_Maccabean_Revolt
gptkbp:tactics surprise attack
gptkbp:takes_place_in the_Hasmonean_dynasty
gptkbp:year 165 BCE