Battle of Lake Trasimene

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Second_Punic_War
gptkb:Hannibal_Barca
gptkb:Hannibal
gptkb:Punic_Wars
gptkb:Battle_of_Lothal
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Trebbia
gptkbp:aftermath Hannibal's campaign in Italy
Roman losses estimated at 15,000 to 20,000
Roman losses were significant
gptkbp:artistic_legacy influenced military tactics for centuries
gptkbp:benefits knowledge of local terrain
knowledge of the terrain
gptkbp:campaigns continued after the battle
remained a subject of study in military academies.
gptkbp:cancellation_reason underestimating Hannibal
gptkbp:casualties approximately 15,000
relatively low
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Carthaginian_army
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Hannibal_Barca
gptkb:Hannibal
gptkb:Gaius_Flaminius
gptkbp:consequences lack of reconnaissance
gptkbp:date 217 BC
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Cannae
gptkbp:historical_analysis considered a tactical masterpiece
gptkbp:historical_impact led to changes in military leadership
morale was severely affected
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated the effectiveness of guerrilla warfare
demonstrated Hannibal's military genius
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Livy
gptkb:Polybius
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Lake Trasimene
gptkbp:landscape hilly and wooded area
gptkbp:leadership criticized post-battle
gptkbp:legacy studied in military academies
gptkbp:location Lake Trasimene, Italy
gptkbp:mood significantly decreased after the battle
gptkbp:notable_battle set a precedent for future battles
planned meticulously
executed at dawn
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Second_Punic_War
gptkbp:posthumous_recognition during the battle
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Trebia
gptkbp:result Carthaginian victory
gptkbp:role was controversial after the battle
commander of Roman forces
gptkbp:significance one of the largest ambushes in military history
gptkbp:strategic_importance disruption of Roman plans
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:Hannibal_Barca
gptkb:war
gptkb:Gaius_Flaminius
approximately 25,000
approximately 30,000
influenced future battles
surprise attack
encirclement
inspired future military leaders
use of deception
increased after the battle
enhanced after the battle
boosted after the victory
increased military vigilance
was a turning point in the war
caught off guard
utilized local knowledge
focused on mobility and speed
included cavalry and infantry
open field engagement
faced criticism after the defeat
prompted by the defeat
boosted morale among allies
demonstrated strategic brilliance
exploiting the element of surprise
failed to adapt to Hannibal's strategies
included deception and ambush
included legions and auxiliaries
led to further losses in the Second Punic War
luring the Romans into a trap
pursuing Hannibal
were caught off guard
were well-trained and disciplined
exploited Roman weaknesses
pursue Hannibal
led to further Roman defeats
led to loss of territory.
lure Romans into a trap
pursuit of Hannibal's forces
gptkbp:temple chaotic and disorganized