Battle of Trasimene

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Roman losses were significant
Hannibal continued his campaign in Italy
gptkbp:carthaginian_army was experienced from previous battles
was larger than initially thought
gptkbp:casualties Carthaginian losses were minimal
approximately 15,000 Romans killed
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Roman_Republic
gptkb:Carthaginian_Army
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Hannibal_Barca
gptkb:Gaius_Flaminius
gptkbp:date 217 BC
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:historical_texts
gptkbp:flaminius's_death was a significant loss for Rome
gptkbp:flaminius's_leadership was criticized after the battle
gptkbp:flaminius's_mistake underestimating Hannibal's capabilities
gptkbp:flaminius's_role is often debated by historians
gptkbp:fought_against June 21 and June 22, 217 BC
gptkbp:gaius_flaminius was a Roman consul
gptkbp:hannibal's_ambush was meticulously planned
gptkbp:hannibal's_approach was marked by deception
gptkbp:hannibal's_campaign was marked by several victories against Rome
gptkbp:hannibal's_leadership was crucial to the victory
gptkbp:hannibal's_legacy is studied in military academies
gptkbp:hannibal's_victory boosted his reputation
was celebrated in Carthage
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Second_Punic_War
gptkbp:historical_impact increased fear of Hannibal in Rome
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Trasimene
gptkbp:legacy influenced future military tactics
gptkbp:location Lake Trasimene, Italy
gptkbp:mood was severely affected after the battle
gptkbp:notable_feature ambush tactics
gptkbp:result Carthaginian victory
gptkbp:roman_army was caught off guard
gptkbp:roman_retreat was chaotic and disorganized
gptkbp:significance one of the largest ambushes in military history
gptkbp:strategy surprise attack
influenced future military leaders
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:tactics encirclement
gptkbp:terrain hilly and wooded area
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lake_Trasimeno
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4