Battle of Sphacteria

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Spartan surrender of hostages
gptkbp:allies Athenian alliances with other city-states
gptkbp:athenian_leaders gptkb:Pericles
gptkbp:casualties High for Sparta
Moderate for Athens
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Sparta
gptkb:Athens
gptkbp:commemorated_by Historical literature
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced later military tactics
gptkbp:date 425 BC
gptkbp:depicted_in Art and media
gptkbp:duration 13 days
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Siege_of_Pylos
gptkbp:historical_analysis Examined in military history studies
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger conflict between Athens and Sparta
gptkbp:historical_debate Controversies over leadership decisions
gptkbp:historical_impact Shift in power dynamics in Greece
gptkbp:historical_interpretation Varied perspectives on outcomes
gptkbp:historical_records Documented in ancient texts.
gptkbp:historical_significance Demonstrated the effectiveness of combined arms
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Thucydides
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Sphacteria
gptkbp:influence Athenian strategy in the war
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:Spartan_hoplites
gptkbp:is_located_in Near the coast of Messenia
gptkbp:legacy Considered a turning point in the war
gptkbp:location gptkb:Sphacteria_Island
gptkbp:military_leadership gptkb:Lysander
gptkb:Demosthenes
gptkbp:military_lessons Importance of naval power
gptkbp:military_outcome Athenian dominance in the region
gptkbp:military_technology Use of siege tactics
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Syracuse
gptkb:Battle_of_Pylos
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Cleon
gptkb:Brasidas
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:Athenian_navy
gptkbp:outcome Strengthened Athenian morale
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Peloponnesian_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Pylos
gptkbp:primary_source Archaeological findings
Modern historical interpretations
gptkbp:result gptkb:Athenian_victory
gptkbp:significance First major naval victory for Athens
gptkbp:spartan_alliances Support from Peloponnesian League
gptkbp:spartan_leaders gptkb:Agis_II
gptkbp:spartan_response Increased military efforts
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the Aegean Sea
gptkbp:strategy Defensive tactics
Use of naval superiority
gptkbp:tactics_used Naval blockade
Land assault
gptkbp:treaty gptkb:Treaty_of_Pylos
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Spartans
gptkb:Persian_Wars
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4