Battle of the Aegates Islands
GPTKB entity
Statements (93)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:naval_warfare
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Carthaginian surrender
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| gptkbp:carthaginian_aftermath |
loss of territories
Loss of naval dominance |
| gptkbp:carthaginian_fleet_condition |
poorly maintained
Poorly maintained |
| gptkbp:carthaginian_fleet_strength |
weaker than Roman fleet
|
| gptkbp:carthaginian_naval_power |
declined after the battle
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| gptkbp:casualties |
Carthaginian losses significant
Roman losses minimal |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Rome
gptkb:Carthage |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Gaius_Lutatius_Catulus
gptkb:Hanno_the_Great |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Mentioned in historical texts
Depicted in art and literature |
| gptkbp:date |
241 BC
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| gptkbp:duration |
one day
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| gptkbp:fleet_size |
approximately 150 ships
approximately 200 ships modernized ships 200 ships largely outdated ships 150 ships |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:First_Punic_War
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
Carthage lost its naval supremacy
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Shift in power in the Mediterranean
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| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
Decisive turning point in the war
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| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
Significant naval battle in history
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
marked the end of the First Punic War
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Aegates Islands
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| gptkbp:involved_forces |
approximately 200 ships
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future naval warfare
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Aegates_Islands
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
decisive naval engagement
effective against Carthaginian fleet |
| gptkbp:mood |
boosted after victory
High after victory |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:Quinquereme
gptkb:Carthaginian_fleet gptkb:Roman_fleet Trireme |
| gptkbp:primary_source |
gptkb:Polybius
gptkb:Appian_of_Alexandria |
| gptkbp:result |
Roman victory
|
| gptkbp:roman_aftermath |
Expansion of influence in the region
gained control over Sicily |
| gptkbp:roman_fleet_condition |
well-prepared
Well-prepared |
| gptkbp:roman_fleet_strength |
superior tactics and numbers
|
| gptkbp:roman_naval_power |
established dominance in the Mediterranean
|
| gptkbp:roman_pursuit |
Effective after victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:End_of_the_First_Punic_War
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of Sicily
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| gptkbp:strategy |
gptkb:Lucius_Manlius_Vulso_Longus
gptkb:Blockade_of_Lilybaeum gptkb:Hamilcar_Barca gptkb:Lutatius_Catulus Consolidation of power defensive maneuvers Hanno significant losses diminished after defeat led to peace negotiations minimal losses questioned after defeat aggressive engagement failed to adapt effective use of ramming tactics Low after defeat Use of superior numbers celebrated after victory Attempt to break blockade Forced after defeat arrived too late Desperation tactics ineffective against Roman tactics secured Roman dominance in the region signaled the end of their naval power. underestimated Roman capabilities utilized superior tactics Engagement in open sea Less than 10 ships lost Over 50 ships lost |
| gptkbp:strength |
well-timed
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| gptkbp:tactics_used |
gptkb:blockade
flanking maneuvers |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Favorable for Romans
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Julian_dynasty
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Sicilian_Sea gptkb:Gnaeus_Pompeius_Magnus gptkb:Battle_of_Syracuse |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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