Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Carthaginian forces in Italy weakened
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| gptkbp:carthaginian_commanders |
faced challenges
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| gptkbp:carthaginian_plans |
thwarted by Roman actions
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| gptkbp:carthaginian_supply_lines |
disrupted
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| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Rome
gptkb:Carthage |
| gptkbp:date |
207 BC
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| gptkbp:duration |
one day
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
shifted balance of power in Italy
|
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
varied among historians
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
remains a subject of study
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| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Livy
gptkb:Polybius |
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Battle of the Metaurus
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| gptkbp:legacy |
considered a turning point
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| gptkbp:location |
Metaurus River, Italy
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| gptkbp:mood |
boosted
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
demonstrated importance of intelligence
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| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Gaius_Claudius_Nero
gptkb:Hasdrubal_Barca gptkb:Lucius_Porcius_Licinus demonstrated skill |
| gptkbp:outcome_for_carthaginian_forces |
defeated
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| gptkbp:outcome_for_hasdrubal |
killed in battle
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| gptkbp:result |
Roman victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
decisive battle in the Second Punic War
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
prevented Carthaginian reinforcements
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| gptkbp:strategy |
gptkb:significant
gptkb:Hasdrubal approximately 30,000 approximately 40,000 minimal divide and conquer concentration of forces diminished effective use of terrain successfully executed failed to arrive suffered heavy casualties failed to achieve objectives questioned after defeat not possible celebrated after victory led to loss of territory paved the way for future successes achieved tactical advantage attempt to unite with Hasdrubal dispersed after battle marked decline in power. prevent Carthaginian reinforcements remained cohesive after battle secured dominance in Italy underestimated Roman response |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
flanking maneuver
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| gptkbp:type |
land battle
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Social_War
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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