Battle of Asculum

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Greater_Greece
gptkb:Social_War
gptkb:Pompey
gptkbp:aftermath increased Roman resolve
increased recruitment for Rome
gptkbp:benefits superior cavalry
gptkbp:casualties high for both sides
significant losses
heavy losses
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Kingdom_of_Epirus
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Gaius_Fabricius_Luscinus
gptkb:Pyrrhus_of_Epirus
Pyrrhus's tactics studied
gptkbp:cultural_references in literature and art
gptkbp:date 279 BC
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Beneventum
gptkbp:fought_in open terrain
gptkbp:has_ability challenging for both armies
gptkbp:historical_context conflict between Rome and Greek states
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Plutarch
gptkb:Polybius
gptkbp:historical_impact inspired future military leaders
shaped Roman military doctrine
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated challenges of Roman expansion
still studied today.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Asculum
gptkbp:influence Roman military strategy
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to Pyrrhus continued campaign
demonstrated in subsequent battles
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Pyrrhus
gptkb:Gaius_Fabricius
gptkbp:legacy influenced future battles
Pyrrhic victory concept
gptkbp:location gptkb:Asculum
gptkbp:military_strategy phalanx used by Epirotes
gptkbp:mood boosted by victory
affected by losses
gptkbp:notable_feature war elephants used by Pyrrhus
gptkbp:outcome temporary setback for Rome
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Heraclea
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:result gptkb:Pyrrhic_victory
gptkbp:significance part of the Pyrrhic War
gptkbp:strategic_importance analyzed by historians
control of southern Italy
defeat Roman forces
gptkbp:tactics flanking maneuvers
use of elephants
adaptation to enemy tactics
gptkbp:type land battle
gptkbp:year 279