Battle of Taginae

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ostrogoths
gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:aftermath gptkb:Fall_of_the_Ostrogothic_Kingdom
Shift in power dynamics in Italy
Reconstruction of war-torn areas
Byzantine consolidation in Italy
gptkbp:casualties Heavy on both sides
High casualties for Ostrogoths
Moderate casualties for Byzantines
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Ostrogothic_Kingdom
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Belisarius
Totila
Belisarius and Totila
gptkbp:community_impact Shift in power dynamics in Italy
gptkbp:conflict Byzantine forces gained momentum
gptkbp:contributed_to Byzantine military reforms
Ostrogothic decline in power
gptkbp:cultural_impact Symbol of Byzantine resilience
Referenced in later historical texts
gptkbp:date 552 AD
gptkbp:depicted_in Art and literature
gptkbp:famous_for Belisarius's leadership
Totila's bravery
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Siege_of_Rome
gptkb:Battle_of_Nocera
gptkbp:fought_in Eastern Roman Empire and Ostrogoths
Summer of 552 AD
gptkbp:goal Reclaiming lost territories
gptkbp:historical_analysis Examined in military studies
Examined in military history studies
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Gothic_War
Varied among historians
Debated by historians
Post-Roman Empire Italy
Part of the Gothic War
gptkbp:historical_debate Interpretations of the battle's outcome
Impact on the Gothic War's trajectory
gptkbp:historical_event Influenced future Byzantine campaigns.
gptkbp:historical_figure Limited documentation
gptkbp:historical_period 552 AD
gptkbp:historical_significance Located in present-day Italy
Marked a turning point in the Gothic War
Marked the decline of the Ostrogoths
Showcased Byzantine military prowess
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Procopius
gptkb:Jordanes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Taginae
gptkbp:influenced_by Geopolitical tensions in the region
Previous Roman military campaigns
Gothic military traditions
gptkbp:inspired Future military leaders
gptkbp:involved_forces Led by Belisarius
Led by Totila
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Historical reenactments
gptkbp:is_involved_in Civilians affected by the conflict
Allied forces of the Byzantines
Ostrogothic allies
gptkbp:landscape Hilly region
gptkbp:legacy Influence on future military strategies
Influence on future Byzantine military strategy
gptkbp:located_in Near the town of Taginae
gptkbp:location Taginae
gptkbp:military_strategy Aggressive assaults
Involved significant troop movements
Flanking maneuvers used by Byzantines
Siege warfare employed by Ostrogoths
gptkbp:military_technology Use of cavalry
Use of infantry formations
gptkbp:narrative_style Part of the larger Gothic War narrative
gptkbp:notable_battle Continued conflict in Italy
gptkbp:notable_for High stakes for both sides
Use of deception in battle tactics
gptkbp:outcome Strengthened Byzantine control in Italy
Ostrogoths weakened
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Byzantine_reconquest_of_Italy
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Mons_Lactarius
gptkbp:result Byzantine victory
gptkbp:role gptkb:Monarch
General of Byzantine forces
gptkbp:scientific_goals Maintaining control of Italy
gptkbp:significance Decisive battle in the Gothic War
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Italy
Reunification of the Roman Empire
gptkbp:tactics Flanking maneuvers
Defensive positions
gptkbp:type land battle
gptkbp:was_a_patron_of General of Byzantine forces