Battle of Cynoscephalae

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Macedonian defeat
End of Macedonian hegemony in Greece
Roman dominance in the region
Roman expansion in Greece
Macedonian influence diminished
gptkbp:alliance gptkb:Aetolian_League
gptkbp:battle_impact shift in military strategies
gptkbp:battlefield_condition muddy ground
gptkbp:benefits Roman cavalry superiority
gptkbp:casualties High for both sides
Significant losses for Macedon
significant losses for Macedon
gptkbp:combat_role gptkb:Cynoscephalae
Hilly terrain
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Roman_Republic
gptkb:Macedonian_Kingdom
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Roman_Republic
gptkb:Kingdom_of_Macedon
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Philip_V_of_Macedon
gptkb:Titus_Quinctius_Flamininus
gptkbp:commemorated_by gptkb:Historical_texts
Military history studies
gptkbp:commemoration historical reenactments
gptkbp:cultural_impact depicted in literature
Symbol of Roman military prowess
Influence on Roman military tactics
Influenced Roman military culture
gptkbp:date 197 BC
gptkbp:duration one day
gptkbp:election_result Roman hegemony in the region
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Magnesia
Roman control over Greece
Roman dominance in the Hellenistic world
gptkbp:fought_against Roman forces and Macedonian forces
Roman legions and Macedonian phalanx
gptkbp:has_ability Challenging terrain
gptkbp:historical_analysis Studied for military tactics
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Second_Macedonian_War
gptkb:Hellenistic_period
gptkbp:historical_documentation Recorded by ancient historians
gptkbp:historical_impact Shift in power dynamics in the Mediterranean
Roman expansion in Greece
Shift in power dynamics in the Hellenistic world
gptkbp:historical_legacy Studied in military academies
Influence on Roman military doctrine
Study in leadership and tactics
influenced future Roman campaigns
Example of effective military planning
gptkbp:historical_period 197 BC
gptkbp:historical_significance shift in power dynamics
Influenced future Roman military strategy
Marked the decline of Macedonian power
Established Roman authority in Greece
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Livy
gptkb:Polybius
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Cynoscephalae
gptkbp:influenced_by Roman military reforms
Previous battles in the Macedonian Wars
gptkbp:issues analyzed by historians
gptkbp:key_event decisive engagement
Flamininus's decisive attack
Philip's retreat
gptkbp:legacy influence on Roman military tactics
Influence on future military engagements
Study in military strategy
Foundation for Roman dominance in Greece
gptkbp:location gptkb:Thessaly
gptkb:Cynoscephalae
gptkbp:macedonian_allies gptkb:none
gptkbp:macedonian_defeat_significance Decline of Macedonian power
end of Macedonian power in Greece
gptkbp:macedonian_forces Approximately 30,000 troops
gptkbp:macedonian_forces_composition Phalanx and cavalry units
gptkbp:macedonian_forces_strength approximately 30,000
gptkbp:macedonian_formation Macedonian phalanx
gptkbp:macedonian_king gptkb:Philip_V
gptkbp:macedonian_leadership gptkb:Philip_V
gptkbp:macedonian_military_doctrine Emphasis on heavy infantry.
gptkbp:macedonian_military_reforms none noted
gptkbp:macedonian_military_tradition Phalanx warfare
gptkbp:macedonian_strategy phalanx formation
gptkbp:macedonian_tactics heavy infantry focus
gptkbp:military_engagement Part of the Second Macedonian War
gptkbp:military_leadership gptkb:Titus_Quinctius_Flamininus
Flamininus and Philip V
Flamininus's leadership praised
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:Roman_legions
Use of light infantry
Roman manipular formation
gptkbp:military_technology Use of flexible formations by Romans
gptkbp:modern_relevance studied in military academies
gptkbp:notable_battle Marked a turning point in the war
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:Flamininus
gptkbp:notable_feature Use of terrain to advantage
Coordination between infantry and cavalry
Adaptation to enemy tactics
gptkbp:outcome Macedonian defeat
End of Macedonian hegemony in Greece
Macedonian retreat
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Pydna
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Livy
gptkb:Polybius
gptkbp:primary_weapon_used gptkb:infantry
gptkbp:result Roman victory
gptkbp:roman_forces_strength approximately 26,000
gptkbp:roman_military_innovation Adaptation of tactics to terrain
gptkbp:roman_military_reforms inspired by battle outcomes
gptkbp:roman_policy gptkb:expansion
gptkbp:roman_victory_significance Established Roman military reputation
established Roman hegemony
gptkbp:significance Decisive battle in the Roman-Macedonian Wars
end of the Macedonian Wars
gptkbp:strategic_goals Flanking maneuvers by Romans
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Greece
Control over Greece
control of Greece
gptkbp:strategic_maneuver cavalry charge
gptkbp:strategy Phalanx formation
flexible formations
combined arms approach
Combined arms approach
Use of light infantry
Heavy infantry reliance
Emphasis on flexibility and mobility
Legions and auxiliary troops
Approximately 26,000 troops
gptkbp:tactics Flanking maneuver
flanking maneuver
Macedonian phalanx tactics
Roman infantry tactics
gptkbp:tactics_used Cavalry charges
Infantry engagement
gptkbp:terrain hilly terrain
gptkbp:total_fights Decisive victory for Romans
gptkbp:type Land battle
land battle
gptkbp:year 197 BC
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Spartan_warriors
gptkb:Aetolian_League
gptkb:Macedonian_Wars
gptkb:Sparta
gptkb:the_Aetolian_League
gptkb:Rise_of_Macedon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5