Battle of the Caudine Forks

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Roman surrender
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Roman_Republic
gptkb:Samnites
gptkbp:commemorated_by historical reenactments
gptkbp:cultural_impact influence on Roman identity
gptkbp:cultural_references Roman literature
gptkbp:date 321 BC
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:historical_texts
gptkb:Art_History
gptkbp:famous_quote " Under the yoke"
gptkbp:fought_against Samnites and Romans
gptkbp:historical_analysis impact on Roman politics
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Second_Samnite_War
Roman expansionism
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_interpretation symbol of Roman resilience
gptkbp:historical_legacy enduring symbol of defeat
gptkbp:historical_significance 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_taught_in military academies
importance of intelligence
gptkbp:location gptkb:Caudine_Forks
gptkbp:military_engagement land battle
gptkbp:military_lessons importance of leadership
gptkbp:military_strategy encirclement
gptkbp:modern_relevance military history studies
gptkbp:mood temporary decline
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:Lucius_Papirius_Cursor
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Gaius_Pontius
gptkb:Lucius_Papirius_Cursor
gptkbp:notable_wins peace treaty negotiations
gptkbp:outcome Roman troops forced to pass under the yoke
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Samnite_Wars
gptkbp:result Samnite victory
gptkbp:roman_army_composition legionaries and auxiliaries
gptkbp:samnite_army_composition infantry and cavalry
gptkbp:samnite_gains temporary advantage
gptkbp:samnite_general gptkb:Gaius_Pontius
gptkbp:samnite_military_reforms improved tactics and strategy
gptkbp:samnite_morale temporary boost
gptkbp:samnite_strategy guerrilla tactics
gptkbp:samnite_tactics exploitation of terrain
gptkbp:significance humiliation of the Roman army
gptkbp:strategic_blunders underestimation of enemy
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of Campania
gptkbp:strategy gptkb:significant
concentration of forces
increased military campaigns
use of formations
adaptation to defeat
increased training and discipline
re-evaluation after defeat
gptkbp:tactics_used surprise attack
ambush
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Samnite_Wars
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4