Statements (249)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Monarch
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Macedonian expansion
set the stage for future battles Opening of Asia Minor to Alexander Persian forces retreated Consolidation of control over Asia Minor Opened up Asia Minor to Alexander Opened the way for the Macedonian invasion of Asia Minor Alexander gained control of the region increased morale among troops |
| gptkbp:age |
22 years old
Around 22 years old |
| gptkbp:battle_honors |
gptkb:Companions
Heavy cavalry units Noble cavalry units |
| gptkbp:casualties |
High for Persians
Lower for Macedonians High for the Persians Lower for the Macedonians Macedonian losses were relatively low Persian losses were significant Macedonian casualties estimated at 100 Persian casualties estimated at 20,000 |
| gptkbp:characteristics |
fierce combat
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| gptkbp:combat_radius |
Approximately 40,000
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| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Persian_army
gptkb:Macedonian_army |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Spithridates gptkb:Parmenion Arsites Roxane's father |
| gptkbp:complications |
Sustained a serious wound
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Spread of Hellenistic culture
Inspiration for later military leaders Referenced in literature Influenced later military leaders Studied in military academies Subject of paintings and sculptures Symbol of bravery and strategy Increased Greek influence in Asia |
| gptkbp:date |
334 BC
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| gptkbp:defeated |
Weakened Persian control in Asia Minor
Signaled decline of Persian power |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
Ancient historical texts
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| gptkbp:duration |
One day
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| gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:Persian_army
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| gptkbp:finale_date |
May 334 BC
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Siege_of_Miletus
gptkb:Siege_of_Halicarnassus gptkb:Battle_of_Issus |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Persian_satraps gptkb:Granicus_River Ancient history the spring Macedonians and Persians the banks of the Granicus River Macedonia and Persia |
| gptkbp:future_plans |
Careful reconnaissance
Underestimated Macedonians |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Examined in military studies
Studied in military academies |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of Alexander's campaign against Persia
Part of the larger campaign against Persia the rise of Macedonian power |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Darius_III
gptkb:Parmenion gptkb:Hephaestion |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced future military tactics
Influenced future battles Set the stage for further conquests Boosted Alexander's reputation established Alexander's reputation |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Marked the beginning of the Hellenistic period.
Established Alexander as a formidable leader |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis
gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus gptkb:Plutarch gptkb:Arrian gptkb:Curtius_Rufus gptkb:Plutarch's_Life_of_Alexander gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis_of_Alexander Justin's Epitome |
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Battle of Granicus
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Subsequent battles in the campaign
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Greek warfare tactics
previous Persian defeats |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:Macedonian_infantry
Infantry and cavalry Greek mercenaries Persian cavalry Superior training |
| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:Macedonian_cavalry
gptkb:Persian_infantry gptkb:Macedonian_infantry Approximately 30,000 Greek mercenaries Persian cavalry |
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
Military studies
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:films
gptkb:archaeological_site gptkb:literary_work gptkb:artwork Cultural references |
| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
ancient historians
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| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
river crossing maneuvers
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| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:military_unit gptkb:Darius_III gptkb:Persian_infantry gptkb:sports_event infantry units Persian cavalry crossing of the river by Macedonian forces |
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
Conquest of Persia
Revenge for Persian invasions of Greece |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Alexander's strategy to conquer Persia
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| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Spithridates Decisive and bold Disorganized and reactive |
| gptkbp:led_to |
gptkb:Battle_of_Issus
Conquest of Asia Minor conquest of Asia Minor Alexander's control of Asia Minor |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced military tactics
inspired future leaders studied in military academies Considered a turning point in Alexander's campaign Foundation of Hellenistic culture Fragmentation of empire symbol of Alexander's genius Considered a turning point in history |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Granicus_River
Granicus River, Asia Minor |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Defensive strategy
Counterattacks Defensive tactics Aggressive tactics Failed to arrive in time Surprise attack Diminished after defeat Boosted by victory None during the battle Lack of unity Arrived during battle |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Light infantry
Phalanx formation |
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
Local satraps
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
None recorded
Phalanx formation nan Loose formation |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
First encounter with the Persian forces
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| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Darius_III
gptkb:Parmenion gptkb:Roxane gptkb:Cleitus_the_Black gptkb:Roxana |
| gptkbp:notable_rider |
gptkb:Spithridates
gptkb:Cleitus_the_Black |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
334 BC
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Boosted morale of Macedonian troops
Secured a foothold in Asia decisive victory for Alexander |
| gptkbp:part_of |
Alexander's campaign against Persia
Alexander's conquest of Persia |
| gptkbp:primary_source |
gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis
gptkb:Plutarch's_Life_of_Alexander gptkb:Curtius_Rufus'_Histories |
| gptkbp:responds_to |
Retreat and regroup
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| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:Macedonian_victory
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| gptkbp:resulted_in |
gptkb:Macedonian_victory
victory for Alexander |
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:First_major_battle_of_Alexander_the_Great
First major battle of Alexander's campaign against Persia First major victory against the Persians First major engagement in the Persian campaign first major battle of Alexander's campaign first major battle between Alexander and the Persian Empire the Macedonian army's reputation |
| gptkbp:significant_event |
Initiated the conquest of the Persian Empire
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of Asia Minor
Boosted morale of Macedonian troops Secured a foothold in Asia Demonstrated Alexander's military prowess crossing into Asia Opened the way for the invasion of Asia Minor Macedonian expansion into Asia. opening of the Persian campaign |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:Thessalian_cavalry
gptkb:cavalry_charges gptkb:Greek_city-states Approximately 20,000 Approximately 30,000 Flanking maneuvers Phalanx formation Use of cavalry Defensive position Defensive formations cavalry charge Use of terrain to advantage Rapid movement of troops Surprise attack flanking maneuver Cavalry charge Use of terrain Combined arms approach Demonstrated the effectiveness of combined arms warfare Direct assault Boosted after victory Diminished after defeat High after victory Use of archers Considered one of the greatest military leaders Established dominance in the region Aggressive advance Inspired future military leaders Use of heavy infantry Low after defeat Attempt to hold the river crossing Use of terrain to their advantage Greek mercenaries Estimated 20,000 to 40,000 To conquer Persia Delay and defend Allies from the Aegean Conquer Persia Marked the beginning of the end for Persian dominance in the region Established him as a military leader Paved the way for further conquests Direct confrontation with Persian forces Influenced the course of Western history Promoted the idea of a unified empire Set a precedent for future military campaigns Symbol of Greek unity against Persia Established the foundation for the Hellenistic period Use of cavalry to flank the enemy |
| gptkbp:takes_place_in |
modern-day Turkey
334 BC |
| gptkbp:technique |
Direct and aggressive
Direct confrontation |
| gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for |
in the Greco-Persian Wars
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| gptkbp:was_affecting |
Persian morale
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| gptkbp:was_marked_by |
beginning of Alexander's conquests
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