Statements (269)
| 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 |
gptkb:Pursuit_of_Darius_III
gptkb:Pursuit_of_Darius_III_by_Alexander Alexander's control over Asia Minor Darius fled the battlefield Macedonian pursuit of Darius Macedonian control over Syria |
| gptkbp:casualties |
estimated 20,000
high for both sides High for both sides estimated 1,000 significant losses for Achaemenid forces |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Persian_army gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Macedonian_army gptkb:Darius_III gptkb:Macedonian_Empire |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Darius_III showcased Alexander's leadership skills |
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
the conquest of Persia
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| gptkbp:conflict |
Key element in Alexander's victory
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced military tactics
inspired artworks inspired later military leaders Influenced Western military thought |
| gptkbp:date |
333 BC
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:Historical_Society
gptkb:archaeological_site gptkb:literary_work gptkb:artwork Art and literature art and literature numerous historical accounts various historical paintings The Battle of Issus painting by Albrecht Altdorfer |
| gptkbp:dynasty |
Regarded as a defeated king.
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| gptkbp:fate |
eventually defeated at Gaugamela
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Gaugamela
the Battle of Gaugamela |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Darius_III narrow coastal plain Alexander the Great and Darius III November 5, 333 BC Darius III and Alexander the Great |
| gptkbp:has_ability |
approximately 100,000 Persians
approximately 40,000 Macedonians favorable for Macedonians |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the larger conflict between Greece and Persia
varied among historians Alexander's conquest of Persia part of the Wars of Alexander the Great Part of the Macedonian conquest of Persia Symbol of Greek resistance against Persia |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Interpretations of the battle's significance
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| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Ptolemy_I gptkb:Craterus gptkb:Bessus gptkb:Persian_Nobility gptkb:Hephaestion gptkb:Macedonian_Generals gptkb:War_Elephants gptkb:Roxana Historians Military Strategists Siege Engines Logistics Officers Darius's Generals Greek Allies |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influence on Warfare
shifted power in the ancient world |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
shifted power in the ancient world
marked the rise of Macedonian power marked the rise of Alexander as a major power pivotal moment in the history of the ancient world Demonstrated the effectiveness of Alexander's military tactics |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis
gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus gptkb:Plutarch gptkb:Curtius_Rufus'_History_of_Alexander gptkb:Arrian gptkb:Curtius_Rufus gptkb:Plutarch's_Life_of_Alexander Curtius Rufus's Histories of Alexander the Great |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Issus
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| gptkbp:influence |
subsequent battles in the campaign
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent military tactics
subsequent battles in Alexander's campaign Future battles in the campaign against Persia |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:previous_battles
Terrain of the battlefield |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:Hellenistic_art
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| gptkbp:involved_forces |
Infantry and cavalry
Approximately 100,000 troops larger but less coordinated smaller but more disciplined disorganized after the battle Macedonian phalanx and cavalry |
| gptkbp:is_a_moment_of |
the campaign against Persia
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| gptkbp:is_aresource_for |
the clash of cultures between East and West
the ongoing conflict between Persia and Greece |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Monuments
gptkb:memorial gptkb:archaeological_site Anniversaries and reenactments conducted in modern times |
| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
ancient historians
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| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:Siege_of_Tyre
Siege of Gaza |
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
to defend the Persian Empire
to unite Greece against Persia Defend Persian Empire Desire to conquer Persia |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Alexander's Conquests
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| gptkbp:is_sought_after_by |
pursued Darius after victory
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| gptkbp:landscape |
narrow coastal plain
Narrow Coastal Plain |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Darius_III Key to victory crucial to victory Criticized for poor decisions |
| gptkbp:led_to |
Alexander's conquest of Persia
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| gptkbp:legacy |
remains a subject of study
Influence on future military leaders remains a subject of study in military history considered one of history's greatest military leaders symbol of Alexander's military genius Considered one of Alexander's greatest victories |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Issus,_Turkey
Issus |
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:Macedonian_cavalry
Macedonian phalanx |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
studied in military academies
phalanx formation |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
gptkb:Macedonian_infantry
Use of terrain to advantage use of terrain to advantage |
| gptkbp:mood |
diminished after the defeat
boosted after the victory |
| gptkbp:mythology |
attempted to regroup forces
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| gptkbp:notable_allies |
gptkb:Satraps_of_Persia
gptkb:Greek_city-states various satraps of the Achaemenid Empire |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Led to loss of territory
led to loss of territory retreated to the east in the Hellenistic period |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
first major encounter with Darius III
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| gptkbp:notable_for |
historical interpretations
use of terrain the use of psychological warfare decisive cavalry charge the strategic importance of the region the role of local allies the use of intelligence and reconnaissance the aftermath of Darius's retreat the analysis of battle strategies the capture of Persian royal family members the decisive cavalry engagement the depiction in modern media the historical debate over troop numbers the historical interpretations of the battle the impact on Greek city-states the impact on Persian morale the influence on Roman military tactics the legacy of Alexander's military genius the psychological impact on Persian forces the role of cavalry in ancient warfare the role of fate in historical events the role of leadership in battle outcomes the role of logistics in the battle the strategic planning by Alexander the use of surprise the use of terrain advantage Macedonian phalanx formation Alexander's leadership style Darius's retreat capture of Persian royal family members Alexander's pursuit of Darius Alexander's tactical genius Alexander's use of intelligence Darius's cavalry units Darius's chariot Darius's command structure Darius's forces outnumbering Macedonians Darius's forces' morale Darius's loss of territory Darius's miscalculations Darius's retreat route Darius's strategic blunders Darius's strategic errors Macedonian archers Macedonian battle cry Macedonian battle formations Macedonian battle plans Macedonian expansion. Macedonian infantry tactics Macedonian reinforcements Macedonian supply lines Macedonian victory celebrations Macedonian war strategy Persian war elephants impact on Persian morale |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
333 BC
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Persian retreat
Decisive Macedonian Victory established Alexander's reputation |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Alexander's_Campaign
Alexander's campaign against Persia |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Granicus
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| gptkbp:precedes |
continued into Syria
Darius fled to the east |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Persian_Wars
gptkb:Battle_of_Gaugamela gptkb:Hellenistic_Period Alexander's military strategy |
| gptkbp:reputation |
Enhanced after the battle
enhanced after the battle damaged after the battle Damaged after the battle |
| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:Macedonian_victory
Decisive victory for Alexander the Great |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
Persian defeat
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| gptkbp:significance |
Expansion of Macedonian Empire
decisive battle in Alexander's campaign decisive battle in the conquest of Persia the rise of Macedonian power Marked a turning point in the wars between Alexander and Persia |
| gptkbp:squadrons |
Companion cavalry
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Shift in power dynamics in the region
Control of Asia Minor control of Asia Minor Control of the eastern Mediterranean opened the way to Egypt Decisive victory for the Macedonians |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Flanking Maneuver
Use of cavalry Flanking maneuver cavalry charge use of archers combined arms approach Considered a military genius use of cavalry flanking maneuver Combined arms approach Use of chariots Approximately 40,000 troops direct assault on the Persian center use of the phalanx formation use of chariots diminished after the defeat use of phalanx formation use of infantry boosted after the victory attempted to use superior numbers combined infantry and cavalry effectively attempted to outflank Alexander direct assault on the center exploited terrain advantages |
| gptkbp:takes_place_in |
Issus, Cilicia
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| gptkbp:training |
Military academies
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| gptkbp:was_akey_figure_in |
the history of ancient warfare
the Wars of Alexander the Great |