Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Alexander's conquest of Persia
Darius fled the battlefield Alexander's pursuit of Darius III Macedonian control over Mesopotamia |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Macedonian_Empire |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Darius_III |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired numerous works of art and literature
|
| gptkbp:date |
October 1, 331 BC
|
| gptkbp:duration |
one day
|
| gptkbp:has_ability |
approximately 100,000 Persian troops
approximately 47,000 Macedonian troops |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
studied in military academies
|
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
influence on the concept of total war
discussions on tactics and strategies used study of the aftermath and its implications for future conflicts analysis of the political ramifications for both empires study of morale and psychological factors in battle analysis of Darius's leadership analysis of logistics and supply lines consequences for the Hellenistic world debates on the size of forces involved evaluation of Alexander's military genius evaluation of the Persian response to defeat. impact on Persian culture and society impact on subsequent military conflicts impact on the development of military strategy impact on the legacy of Alexander the Great role in the spread of Hellenistic culture examination of the role of cavalry in ancient warfare |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:Classical_Antiquity
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
one of the largest battles in ancient history
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Arbela
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| gptkbp:influence |
influenced future military leaders
shaped the course of Western civilization |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
celebrated in various historical reenactments
|
| gptkbp:landscape |
open plains
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| gptkbp:legacy |
considered a turning point in history
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| gptkbp:location |
Arbela
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| gptkbp:military_technology |
combined arms tactics
use of siege engines effective use of infantry phalanx |
| gptkbp:primary_source |
gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis
gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus gptkb:Plutarch's_Life_of_Alexander |
| gptkbp:result |
decisive Macedonian victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
led to the fall of the Achaemenid Empire
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| gptkbp:tactics |
use of cavalry
flanking maneuver |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Spartan_Army
gptkb:Darius_III |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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