Statements (100)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Roman withdrawal
boosted Gallic morale delayed Roman expansion in Gaul |
| gptkbp:alliance |
formed against Romans
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
gptkb:unknown
high for Romans lower for Gauls |
| gptkbp:celtic_forces |
well-coordinated during battle
|
| gptkbp:celtic_leadership |
Vercingetorix emerged as a key figure
|
| gptkbp:celtic_morale |
boosted after victory
|
| gptkbp:celtic_unity |
temporarily strengthened
|
| gptkbp:celtic_victory |
significant for Gallic resistance
|
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Roman_Republic
gptkb:Roman_Empire |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Roman_Republic
gptkb:Gallic_tribes |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Vercingetorix
gptkb:Julius_Caesar |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
symbol of resistance
inspired later literature |
| gptkbp:date |
52 BC
|
| gptkbp:duration |
one day
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Alesia
|
| gptkbp:fought_against |
Caesar and Vercingetorix
|
| gptkbp:gallic_forces_size |
approximately 80,000
|
| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
hilltop fortifications
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Gallic resistance against Roman conquest
|
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Vercingetorix
gptkb:Julius_Caesar |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
vary in details
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced future Roman campaigns
|
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
debated by historians
|
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
symbol of Gallic resistance
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first major defeat of Caesar
demonstrated Gallic unity |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Commentarii_de_Bello_Gallico
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Gergovia
|
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:Carnutes
gptkb:Bituriges gptkb:Aedui gptkb:Arverni Senones |
| gptkbp:julius_caesar's_role |
commander of Roman forces
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Gergovia
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
surprise attack
flanking maneuvers surprise attacks |
| gptkbp:mood |
diminished after defeat
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
influenced by this battle
|
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Vercingetorix
gptkb:Julius_Caesar |
| gptkbp:outcome |
boosted Gallic morale
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Siege_of_Alesia
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
gptkb:Commentarii_de_Bello_Gallico
|
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Celtic_mythology
gptkb:Gallic_Wars Roman military history Roman military tactics Roman expansionism Roman military reforms Celtic warfare tactics Celtic resistance movements Roman campaigns in Gaul Roman military campaigns in the 1st century BC Caesar's military leadership Celtic identity and resistance Celtic tribal conflicts Gallic tribal alliances Roman political context Roman siege tactics in history Roman siege warfare Vercingetorix's campaigns historical analysis of the Gallic Wars historical battles in Gaul historical narratives of the Gallic Wars |
| gptkbp:result |
Roman defeat
|
| gptkbp:roman_forces_size |
approximately 60,000
|
| gptkbp:significance |
part of the Gallic Wars
|
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
capture of Gergovia
Gergovia remains under Gallic control |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
control of Gaul
|
| gptkbp:strategy |
defensive fortifications
use of local knowledge siege engines used Julius Caesar's reputation challenged ambushes and skirmishes attempted to divide Gallic forces first major defeat in Gaul overextended their supply lines. siege and encirclement |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
defensive tactics by Gauls
siege tactics by Romans |
| gptkbp:terrain |
hilly region
|
| gptkbp:type |
land battle
|
| gptkbp:vercingetorix's_role |
leader of Gallic forces
|
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
rainy during battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Gaul
gptkb:Gallic_Wars |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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