Battle of the Caudine Forks

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Julian_dynasty
gptkb:Samnite_Wars
gptkbp:aftermath Roman surrender
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Samnites
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Lucius_Papirius_Cursor
gptkbp:cultural_impact influence on Roman identity
gptkbp:cultural_references Roman literature
gptkbp:date 321 BC
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:Historical_Society
gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:famous_quote " Under the yoke"
gptkbp:fought_in Samnites and Romans
gptkbp:historical_analysis impact on Roman politics
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Second_Samnite_War
Roman expansionism
symbol of Roman resilience
gptkbp:historical_debate interpretation of events
gptkbp:historical_documentation archaeological findings
gptkbp:historical_event shift in power dynamics
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced Roman military reforms
gptkbp:historical_significance military history studies
first major defeat of Rome
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Livy
gptkb:Plutarch
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Caudine Forks
gptkbp:influenced subsequent Roman battles
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:literary_work
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in historical reenactments
gptkbp:legacy enduring symbol of defeat
gptkbp:location gptkb:Caudine_Forks
gptkbp:military_rank gptkb:Gaius_Pontius
gptkbp:military_strategy guerrilla tactics
land battle
encirclement
gptkbp:military_technology infantry and cavalry
legionaries and auxiliaries
improved tactics and strategy
gptkbp:mood temporary decline
temporary boost
gptkbp:notable_battle importance of leadership
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Gaius_Pontius
gptkb:Lucius_Papirius_Cursor
gptkbp:notable_winners peace treaty negotiations
gptkbp:nutritional_value temporary advantage
gptkbp:outcome Roman troops forced to pass under the yoke
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Samnite_Wars
gptkbp:result Samnite victory
gptkbp:significance humiliation of the Roman army
gptkbp:strategic_importance underestimation of enemy
control of Campania
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:significant
surprise attack
concentration of forces
ambush
increased military campaigns
use of formations
exploitation of terrain
adaptation to defeat
increased training and discipline
re-evaluation after defeat
gptkbp:training military academies
importance of intelligence