Battle of Thapsus

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Caesar's control over North Africa
gptkbp:aftermath_for_cato Committed suicide
gptkbp:aftermath_for_scipio Fled to Africa
gptkbp:caesar's_alliances Strengthened with local leaders
gptkbp:caesar's_forces_composition Legions and auxiliary troops
gptkbp:caesar's_forces_size Approximately 60,000
gptkbp:caesar's_historical_portrayal Often viewed as a hero
gptkbp:caesar's_impact_on_rome Led to the end of the Republic
gptkbp:caesar's_leadership_style Charismatic and decisive
gptkbp:caesar's_military_innovations Use of siege engines
gptkbp:caesar's_military_reputation Enhanced after the battle
gptkbp:caesar's_military_tactics Innovative and adaptive
gptkbp:caesar's_political_moves Strengthened his position in Rome
gptkbp:caesar's_post-battle_actions Pursued remaining Pompeians
gptkbp:caesar's_propaganda Promoted his image as a savior of Rome
gptkbp:caesar's_reinforcements Received from loyal allies
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Julius_Caesar
Pompeian forces
gptkbp:date March 6, 46 BC
gptkbp:depictions_in_literature Referenced in historical texts
gptkbp:depicts Various historical paintings
gptkbp:duration One day
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger conflict between Caesar and Pompey
gptkbp:historical_impact Shifted power dynamics in Rome
gptkbp:historical_interpretation Varied among historians
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Commentarii_de_Bello_Civili
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Thapsus
gptkbp:legacy Influence on future military tactics
gptkbp:location Thapsus, Tunisia
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Metellus_Scipio
gptkb:Cato_the_Younger
gptkbp:occurs_in 46 BC
gptkbp:outcome_for_caesar Consolidation of power
gptkbp:outcome_for_pompeians Defeat and disbandment
gptkbp:pompeian_alliances Weakened due to loss
gptkbp:pompeian_forces_composition Legions and cavalry units
gptkbp:pompeian_forces_size Approximately 30,000
gptkbp:pompeian_historical_portrayal Often viewed as a villain
gptkbp:pompeian_impact_on_rome Contributed to civil strife.
gptkbp:pompeian_leaders_captured Many were executed
gptkbp:pompeian_legacy Seen as a tragic failure
gptkbp:pompeian_military_reputation Diminished after the battle
gptkbp:pompeian_military_structure Traditional Roman legions
gptkbp:pompeian_military_tactics Conventional and rigid
gptkbp:pompeian_propaganda Portrayed as defenders of the Republic
gptkbp:pompeian_reforms Failed to materialize after defeat
gptkbp:pompeian_reinforcements Failed to arrive in time
gptkbp:pompeian_strategy Defensive positioning
gptkbp:reform Established as a key figure in Roman history
Led to changes in Roman governance
gptkbp:result Decisive victory for Julius Caesar
gptkbp:significance Final battle of the Caesar's civil war
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the grain supply
gptkbp:strategy Aggressive engagement
gptkbp:tactics_used Cavalry charges
Flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ottoman_Empire
gptkb:Julius_Caesar
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4