Battle of Trasimene

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lake_Trasimeno
gptkbp:aftermath Roman losses were significant
Hannibal continued his campaign in Italy
gptkbp:artistic_legacy is studied in military academies
gptkbp:campaigns was marked by several victories against Rome
gptkbp:cancellation_reason underestimating Hannibal's capabilities
gptkbp:casualties Carthaginian losses were minimal
approximately 15,000 Romans killed
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Carthaginian_Army
gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Hannibal_Barca
gptkb:Gaius_Flaminius
gptkbp:date 217 BC
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:fought_in June 21 and June 22, 217 BC
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Second_Punic_War
was marked by deception
gptkbp:historical_figure was a Roman consul
gptkbp:historical_impact increased fear of Hannibal in Rome
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Trasimene
gptkbp:landscape hilly and wooded area
gptkbp:leadership was criticized after the battle
was crucial to the victory
gptkbp:legacy influenced future military tactics
gptkbp:location Lake Trasimene, Italy
gptkbp:military_branch was caught off guard
was experienced from previous battles
was larger than initially thought
gptkbp:mood was severely affected after the battle
gptkbp:notable_battle boosted his reputation
was meticulously planned
was celebrated in Carthage
gptkbp:notable_feature ambush tactics
gptkbp:posthumous_recognition was a significant loss for Rome
gptkbp:result Carthaginian victory
gptkbp:role is often debated by historians
gptkbp:significance one of the largest ambushes in military history
gptkbp:tactics surprise attack
influenced future military leaders
encirclement
focused on mobility and speed
included cavalry and infantry
included psychological warfare
exploited the element of surprise
shifted the balance of power in Italy
to confront Hannibal directly
to lure Romans into a trap
was to isolate Roman units.
was to regroup and strategize
was to weaken Roman alliances
were based on traditional formations
were diverse in composition
were divided and vulnerable
were well-coordinated
were well-prepared for the ambush
gptkbp:temple was chaotic and disorganized