Battle of the Opsikion

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Increased tensions between empires
Strengthened Byzantine defenses
gptkbp:casualties Heavy on both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Byzantine_Empire
gptkb:Sassanid_Empire
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Khosrow_II
gptkb:Heraclius
gptkbp:commemorated_by Byzantine historical texts
gptkbp:composed_by Sassanid invasions of the Byzantine Empire
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced Byzantine art and literature
gptkbp:date April 22, Byzantine year 610
gptkbp:duration One day
gptkbp:famous_for Use of innovative tactics
gptkbp:historical_analysis Considered a turning point in the war
Examined in military studies
Discussed in strategic military literature
Analyzed for its tactical innovations
Evaluated for its long-term effects on Byzantine-Persian relations
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger conflict between Byzantines and Persians
gptkbp:historical_impact Shifted power dynamics in the region
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Theophanes_the_Confessor
gptkb:Chronicon_Paschale
gptkb:John_of_Antioch
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Opsikion
gptkbp:influenced Later Byzantine military campaigns
gptkbp:involved_technology gptkb:Archery
Cavalry charges
Siege engines
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future military strategies
gptkbp:location Opsikion
gptkbp:military_unit gptkb:Byzantine_infantry
gptkb:Sassanid_cavalry
gptkbp:notable_figures General John
General Manuel
General Michael
General Alexios
General George
gptkbp:outcome Decisive victory for Byzantines
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Byzantine-Sassanid_Wars
gptkbp:result Byzantine victory
gptkbp:significance Demonstrated Byzantine military strength
gptkbp:strategic_goals Defend Byzantine territory
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Anatolia
gptkbp:tactics Flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Constantine_VI
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5