Battle of Mursa Major

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Constantius_II
gptkb:Constans
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthened Roman control in the Balkans
gptkbp:casualties High casualties on both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Goths
gptkbp:commander Gothic King Ermanaric
Roman General Gallus
gptkbp:cultural_impact Referenced in later military histories
gptkbp:date 351 AD
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Frigidus
gptkbp:has_ability Arrived in time for battle
Favorable for Roman forces
gptkbp:historical_analysis Examined in military studies
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the Roman-Gothic Wars
gptkbp:historical_documentation Recorded by ancient historians.
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced future Roman military strategies
gptkbp:historical_period August 351 AD
gptkbp:historical_significance Demonstrated Roman military resilience
Located in modern-day Croatia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Mursa Major
gptkbp:involved_forces Infantry and cavalry units
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Constantius_II
gptkbp:legacy Considered a turning point in Gothic-Roman relations
gptkbp:location Mursa Major
gptkbp:military_branch Challenged by Roman tactics
gptkbp:mood Boosted after victory
Diminished after defeat
gptkbp:notable_battle Gothic forces retreated
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Julian_the_Apostate
gptkb:Constantius_II
gptkbp:outcome Decisive Roman victory
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Cibalae
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Ammianus_Marcellinus
gptkb:Zosimus
gptkbp:result Roman victory
gptkbp:significance One of the largest battles of the 4th century
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control over the Danube River
Defend Roman territories
Repel Gothic invasions
gptkbp:supports Delayed arrival
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:Ermanaric
Cavalry charges
Flanking maneuvers
Hit-and-run tactics
Concentration of forces
Use of archers
Use of heavy infantry
Influenced by battle outcomes
gptkbp:type land battle