Statements (170)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Monarch
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased Gothic settlement in Roman territories
Weakening of the Roman Empire increased pressure on the Roman Empire increased Gothic pressure on the Roman Empire Goths settled within the Roman Empire |
| gptkbp:alliance |
formed with other tribes
other barbarian tribes |
| gptkbp:battle_honors |
inspired other barbarian groups
led to increased migration into Roman territory |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Gothic casualties estimated at 10,000
Roman casualties estimated at 40,000 significant Roman casualties significant Roman losses Goth casualties Gothic losses high for the Roman side significant for the Gothic side high casualties for the Roman Empire significant casualties for the Goths |
| gptkbp:combatant |
arrived too late
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Goths |
| gptkbp:command_structure |
poorly coordinated
more unified |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Fritigern
gptkb:Valens gptkb:Emperor_Valens |
| gptkbp:context |
gptkb:Gothic_War
|
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
gptkb:Greuthungi
gptkb:Thervingi led to further conflicts with the Romans settled within Roman territory prior to the battle led to the establishment of the Visigothic Kingdom crossed the Danube into Roman territory prior to the battle |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced literature and art
inspired literature and art depicted in art and literature |
| gptkbp:date |
378
378 AD |
| gptkbp:decided_by |
to engage without waiting for reinforcements
to engage without reinforcements |
| gptkbp:defeated |
considered a turning point
|
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:archaeological_site
|
| gptkbp:died_in |
occurred during the battle
|
| gptkbp:dynasty |
died in battle
led the Roman forces |
| gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Goths |
| gptkbp:faced |
reform military strategies
|
| gptkbp:fighting_style |
open field battle
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Catalaunian_Plains
|
| gptkbp:fought_in |
August 9, 378
Roman forces and Gothic tribes |
| gptkbp:has_ability |
failed to arrive in time
favorable for the Goths |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Gothic_Wars
gptkb:Gothic_War varied among historians seen as a turning point for the Roman Empire part of the Gothic Wars |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
discussions on military tactics
interpretations of the battle's causes Gothic migration patterns impact on Roman military reforms Gothic unity and strategy Roman military decline Valens' leadership decisions |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
accelerated after the battle
led to the eventual fall of the Western Roman Empire led to increased barbarian invasions weakened Roman military reputation increased military presence in the Balkans paved the way for future invasions of the Roman Empire |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
Late Antiquity
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
marked the beginning of the end for the Western Roman Empire
marked the beginning of the end for the Western Roman Empire. considered one of the most important battles in Roman history |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Jordanes
gptkb:Ammianus_Marcellinus gptkb:Zosimus |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Adrianople
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Fall_of_the_Western_Roman_Empire
|
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:Ostrogoths
gptkb:Visigoths united against the Romans settled in Roman territory after the battle |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
estimated 20,000 to 30,000 troops
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
remembered in military history
in various historical texts |
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
defend the empire's borders
seeking refuge from Huns |
| gptkbp:issues |
analyzed for military tactics
analyzed for military strategy lessons |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Fritigern
gptkb:Emperor_Valens questioned after the defeat |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future military tactics
influenced later military strategies inspired other barbarian groups considered a turning point in Roman history paved the way for the eventual fall of the Western Roman Empire remains controversial among historians |
| gptkbp:librettist |
gptkb:architect
led the Gothic forces |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Adrianople
|
| gptkbp:military_branch |
was effective against Roman tactics
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
cavalry charge
infantry formation Gothic encirclement Goths used ambush tactics shifted towards diplomacy with barbarian tribes |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
importance of intelligence in warfare
studied in military academies Valens was killed need for reinforcements |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Death_of_Emperor_Valens
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Fritigern
gptkb:Emperor_Valens |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
378 AD
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
decisive victory for the Goths
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Gothic_War_(376–382)
gptkb:Gothic_Wars |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_River_Frigidus
|
| gptkbp:result |
Roman defeat
Gothic victory decisive victory for the Goths |
| gptkbp:significance |
one of the most significant battles in Roman history
marked the beginning of the decline of the Roman Empire one of the major battles of the Roman-Gothic Wars |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
shift in power dynamics in the region
Shift in power dynamics in the Roman Empire control of the Balkans shift in power dynamics in the Roman Empire |
| gptkbp:style |
surprise attack
expanded their territory |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:Eastern_Roman_Empire
gptkb:Legio_II_Parthica gptkb:cavalry_charges gptkb:Fritigern gptkb:Valens gptkb:Western_Roman_Empire gptkb:Legio_I_Maximiana approximately 30,000 defensive tactics Cavalry charges Flanking maneuvers flanking maneuvers defensive position approximately 30,000 troops estimated 20,000 to 30,000 approximately 15,000 troops influenced future military engagements effective use of cavalry faced internal strife attempted encirclement utilized cavalry effectively prompted by the defeat estimated 20,000 to 30,000 troops failed to adapt to new warfare tactics underestimated the Goths encirclement of Roman troops were needed after the defeat Fritigern's negotiations with the Romans failed to adapt to cavalry warfare influenced future battles against the Romans |
| gptkbp:type |
land battle
|
| gptkbp:year |
378
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