Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Carthaginian control over Sicily
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| gptkbp:carthaginian_forces_size |
large army
|
| gptkbp:carthaginian_victory_effects |
increased influence in Sicily
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
significant losses for Greek forces
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
Greek forces
Carthaginian forces |
| gptkbp:date |
405 BC
|
| gptkbp:duration |
one day
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Crimissus
|
| gptkbp:greek_alliances |
with other Greek city-states
|
| gptkbp:greek_commander |
gptkb:Dionysius_I
|
| gptkbp:greek_defeat |
led to loss of territory
|
| gptkbp:greek_defeat_effects |
weakened Greek presence in Sicily
|
| gptkbp:greek_forces_composition |
mainly hoplites
|
| gptkbp:greek_forces_size |
smaller army
|
| gptkbp:greek_leadership |
poor coordination
|
| gptkbp:greek_legacy |
struggles for control of Sicily
|
| gptkbp:greek_morale |
low before battle
|
| gptkbp:greek_reinforcements |
arrived too late
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Greek colonization of Sicily
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
shift in power in Sicily
|
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus
gptkb:Polybius |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the River Gela
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| gptkbp:location |
River Gela, Sicily
|
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Dionysius_I_of_Syracuse
gptkb:Himilco |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Carthaginian expansion
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Himera
|
| gptkbp:result |
decisive victory for Carthage
|
| gptkbp:significance |
part of the Sicilian Wars
|
| gptkbp:strategy |
gptkb:Himilco
defensive tactics flanking maneuvers naval superiority surprise attacks defensive positions with local tribes use of cavalry phalanx formation effective coordination diverse units established dominance in the region use of infantry secured trade routes arrived before battle high before battle |
| gptkbp:type |
land battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:War_of_the_Sicilian_Vespers
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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