Battle of the Granicus River
GPTKB entity
Statements (141)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Macedonian_rulers
gptkb:Macedonian_conquests gptkb:Macedonian_forces gptkb:Rise_of_Macedon |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Consolidation of Alexander's power in Asia Minor
Consolidation of Macedonian control in Asia Minor Consolidation of control over Asia Minor |
| gptkbp:benefits |
Surprise attack
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| gptkbp:casualties |
Heavy losses
High for Persians Lower for Macedonians Significant but lower than Persian casualties Persian casualties estimated at 20,000 Macedonian casualties estimated at 1,000 |
| gptkbp:combat_role |
Near the Granicus River
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| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Persian_army
gptkb:Macedonian_army |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Spithridates gptkb:Darius_III |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influence on literature
Influence on film Influence on art |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Depicted in art and literature
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| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
Depicted in art and literature
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| gptkbp:date |
334 BC
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| gptkbp:defeated |
Paved the way for future battles
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:Historical_texts
gptkb:artwork |
| gptkbp:duration |
One day
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
Use of cavalry in battle
Alexander's bravery |
| gptkbp:fighting_style |
Ancient warfare
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Issus
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| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Asia_Minor
Macedonians and Persians |
| gptkbp:has_ability |
Favorable for Macedonians
Approximately 20,000 Persians Approximately 40,000 Macedonians |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Examined in military studies
Studied in military academies |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Varied among historians
Part of Alexander's campaign against Persia Part of the Wars of Alexander the Great Part of the larger Macedonian campaign against Persia |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Recorded by ancient historians.
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
Significant in ancient history
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Set the stage for further conquests
Opened the way for the conquest of Persia Boosted Alexander's reputation |
| gptkbp:historical_role |
Wounded in battle
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Marked the beginning of the end for Persian dominance in Asia Minor
Marked the beginning of the end for Persian dominance |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis
gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus gptkb:Curtius_Rufus gptkb:Plutarch's_Life_of_Alexander |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Granicus River
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Greek military tactics
Previous battles in Greece |
| gptkbp:inspired |
Future military leaders
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Historians and scholars
Remembered in military history |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:Macedonian_infantry
Greek mercenaries Persian cavalry |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Darius_III |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Parmenion Decisive and bold Aggressive and bold |
| gptkbp:led_to |
Expansion of Macedonian territory
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Study in military strategy
Inspiration for future military leaders Symbol of Alexander's military genius Considered a key event in the conquest of Persia Considered a turning point in history |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Granicus_River
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Light infantry
Phalanx formation Cavalry units |
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
Local satraps
Greek mercenaries |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Capture of Persian leaders
Pursuit of fleeing Persians Seizure of Persian supplies Led to the Battle of Issus Alexander pursued the retreating Persians |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
First encounter with the Persian army
First encounter with Persian forces |
| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Darius_III |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Secured a foothold in Asia Minor
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Alexander's_campaign
Alexander's campaign against Persia |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Hellenistic_period
Ancient warfare |
| gptkbp:responds_to |
Reinforcements sent after defeat
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| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:Macedonian_victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:First_major_battle_of_Alexander_the_Great
First major battle of Alexander's campaign |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Opening of the Persian Empire to invasion
Macedonian control of the battlefield To unite the Greek states against Persia |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:Greek_city-states
Approximately 30,000 Approximately 40,000 Flanking maneuvers Use of cavalry Defensive formations Defensive positions Effective use of terrain Surprise attack Cavalry charge Use of terrain Combined arms approach Influenced future military leaders Boosted after victory Diminished after defeat Innovative for the time Use of phalanx formation Use of heavy cavalry Included cavalry and infantry Established as a military genius Included infantry and cavalry Greek mercenaries To conquer the Persian Empire Attempted to hold territory Direct confrontation with the enemy Included elite troops Led by local satraps Paved the way for further conquests Conquer the Persian Empire Underestimated the Macedonian forces |
| gptkbp:takes_place_in |
gptkb:Asia_Minor
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| gptkbp:technology |
gptkb:sports_event
Chariots Infantry formations |