Statements (275)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_battles
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:achaemenid_morale |
diminished after the defeat
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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:alexander's_allies |
gptkb:Greek_city-states
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| gptkbp:alexander's_forces_composition |
Macedonian phalanx and cavalry
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| gptkbp:alexander's_leadership |
Key to victory
crucial to victory |
| gptkbp:alexander's_legacy |
considered one of history's greatest military leaders
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| gptkbp:alexander's_motivation |
to unite Greece against Persia
Desire to conquer Persia |
| gptkbp:alexander's_pursuit |
pursued Darius after victory
continued into Syria Darius fled to the east |
| gptkbp:alexander's_reputation |
Enhanced after the battle
enhanced after the battle |
| gptkbp:alexander's_strategy |
direct assault on the center
|
| gptkbp:alexander's_tactics |
Combined arms approach
combined infantry and cavalry effectively |
| gptkbp:casualties |
high for both sides
High for both sides significant losses for Achaemenid forces |
| gptkbp:cavalry_used |
Companion cavalry
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| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Persian_army gptkb:Persian_Empire gptkb:Macedonian_army gptkb:Darius_III gptkb:Macedonian_Empire |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Darius_III |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
gptkb:Monuments
gptkb:historical_monuments |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
Anniversaries and reenactments
conducted in modern times |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced military tactics
inspired artworks inspired later military leaders Influenced Western military thought |
| gptkbp:darius_iii's_forces |
disorganized after the battle
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| gptkbp:darius_iii's_response |
attempted to regroup forces
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| gptkbp:darius_iii's_retreat |
led to loss of territory
|
| gptkbp:darius_iii's_strategy |
attempted to use superior numbers
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| gptkbp:darius's_allies |
gptkb:Satraps_of_Persia
various satraps of the Achaemenid Empire |
| gptkbp:darius's_fate |
eventually defeated at Gaugamela
|
| gptkbp:darius's_forces |
Approximately 100,000 troops
larger but less coordinated |
| gptkbp:darius's_forces_composition |
Infantry and cavalry
|
| gptkbp:darius's_leadership |
Criticized for poor decisions
|
| gptkbp:darius's_legacy |
Regarded as a defeated king.
|
| gptkbp:darius's_motivation |
to defend the Persian Empire
Defend Persian Empire |
| gptkbp:darius's_reputation |
damaged after the battle
Damaged after the battle |
| gptkbp:darius's_retreat |
Led to loss of territory
retreated to the east |
| gptkbp:darius's_strategy |
Use of chariots
attempted to outflank Alexander |
| gptkbp:date |
333 BC
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:historical_texts
gptkb:literature gptkb:Art_History gptkb:artworks Art and literature art and literature various historical paintings The Battle of Issus painting by Albrecht Altdorfer |
| gptkbp:depicted_in_literature |
numerous historical accounts
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Gaugamela
|
| gptkbp:fought_against |
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 |
favorable for Macedonians
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the larger conflict between Greece and Persia
Alexander's conquest of Persia part of the Wars of Alexander the Great Part of the Macedonian conquest of Persia |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Interpretations of the battle's significance
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| gptkbp:historical_figures |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Ptolemy_I gptkb:Craterus gptkb:Bessus gptkb:Persian_Nobility gptkb:Cavalry 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_interpretation |
varied among historians
Symbol of Greek resistance against Persia |
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
remains a subject of study
Influence on future military leaders remains a subject of study in military history |
| 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:infantry_used |
gptkb:Macedonian_infantry
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| gptkbp:influence |
subsequent battles in the campaign
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| 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:influenced_later_battles |
in the Hellenistic period
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| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:Hellenistic_art
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| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:Siege_of_Tyre
Siege of Gaza |
| gptkbp:is_a_point_of_interest_for |
the conquest of 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_documented_in |
ancient historians
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| gptkbp:is_significant_for |
the rise of Macedonian power
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| gptkbp:is_taught_in |
Military academies
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| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Darius_III |
| gptkbp:led_to |
Alexander's conquest of Persia
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| gptkbp:legacy |
symbol of Alexander's military genius
Considered one of Alexander's greatest victories |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Issus,_Turkey
Issus |
| gptkbp:macedonian_casualties |
estimated 1,000
|
| gptkbp:macedonian_forces |
smaller but more disciplined
|
| gptkbp:macedonian_morale |
boosted after the victory
|
| gptkbp:macedonian_tactics |
combined arms approach
|
| gptkbp:memorials |
gptkb:historical_texts
|
| gptkbp:military_leadership |
showcased Alexander's leadership skills
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| gptkbp:military_outcome |
Key element in Alexander's victory
|
| gptkbp:military_service |
gptkb:Macedonian_cavalry
Macedonian phalanx |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
studied in military academies
phalanx formation |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of terrain to advantage
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| 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:persian_casualties |
estimated 20,000
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Granicus
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| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Persian_Wars
gptkb:Battle_of_Gaugamela gptkb:Hellenistic_Period Alexander's military strategy |
| 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 Marked a turning point in the wars between Alexander and Persia |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
Shift in power dynamics in the region
Decisive victory for the Macedonians |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of Asia Minor
control of Asia Minor Control of the eastern Mediterranean opened the way to Egypt |
| gptkbp:strategy |
Use of cavalry
Considered a military genius flanking maneuver Approximately 40,000 troops direct assault on the Persian center use of the phalanx formation use of chariots diminished after the defeat boosted after the victory exploited terrain advantages |
| gptkbp:strength |
approximately 100,000 Persians
approximately 40,000 Macedonians |
| gptkbp:tactical_innovations |
use of terrain to advantage
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| gptkbp:tactics |
Flanking Maneuver
cavalry charge use of archers flanking maneuver use of phalanx formation use of infantry |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
Flanking maneuver
use of cavalry flanking maneuver use of infantry |
| gptkbp:takes_place_in |
Issus, Cilicia
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| gptkbp:terrain |
narrow coastal plain
Narrow Coastal Plain |
| gptkbp:was_aclimactic_moment_in |
the campaign against Persia
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| gptkbp:was_akey_battle_in |
the Wars of Alexander the Great
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| gptkbp:was_akey_figure_in |
the history of ancient warfare
|
| gptkbp:was_followed_by |
the Battle of Gaugamela
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| gptkbp:was_part_of |
Alexander's Conquests
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Ancient_Greece
gptkb:Macedonia |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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