Battle of Vercellae

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Cimbri defeated
rise of Gaius Marius
gptkbp:casualties lower for Romans
high for Cimbri
gptkbp:cimbri_aftermath retreat to northern territories
gptkbp:cimbri_forces large and diverse
gptkbp:cimbri_leader gptkb:Brennus
gptkbp:cimbri_leadership questioned after defeat
gptkbp:cimbri_legacy seen as a threat to Rome
gptkbp:cimbri_morale low after defeat
gptkbp:cimbri_numbers estimated at 150,000
gptkbp:cimbri_outcome defeated and dispersed
gptkbp:cimbri_strategy attempted invasion of Italy
gptkbp:cimbri_tactics mass infantry charges
use of large numbers
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Roman_Republic
gptkb:Cimbri
gptkbp:date 101 BC
gptkbp:has_ability favorable for Romans
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Cimbrian_War
Roman Republic politics
gptkbp:historical_interpretation varied among historians
gptkbp:historical_legacy influenced future Roman military reforms
established Gaius Marius as a key figure
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Livy
gptkb:Appian
gptkb:Plutarch
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Vercellae
gptkbp:location Vercellae
gptkbp:military_strategy cavalry support
use of legions
gptkbp:mood high after victory
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:Lucius_Cornelius_Sulla
gptkb:Gaius_Marius
gptkbp:result Roman victory
gptkbp:roman_aftermath increased military funding
gptkbp:roman_numbers estimated at 40,000
gptkbp:roman_outcome secured dominance in northern Italy
gptkbp:significance decisive battle against the Cimbri
gptkbp:strategic_importance protection of Roman territory
gptkbp:strategy defensive alliances
defensive formations
coordinated attacks
well-trained legions
strengthened after victory
seen as a military powerhouse.
gptkbp:tactics_used flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Caius_Marius
gptkb:Battle_of_Fucine_Lake
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5