Battle of the River Sabis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_battles
gptkbp:aftermath Roman expansion in Gaul
gptkbp:aftermath_for_belgae loss of territory
gptkbp:aftermath_for_romans gained prestige
gptkbp:alliance fractured after battle
gptkbp:caesar's_role commander of Roman forces
gptkbp:casualties estimated 10,000
gptkbp:celtic_casualties estimated 30,000
gptkbp:celtic_formation loose formations
gptkbp:celtic_leader gptkb:Cassiobellaunus
gptkbp:celtic_leaders held accountable for defeat
gptkbp:celtic_morale diminished after defeat
gptkbp:celtic_reinforcements failed to arrive
gptkbp:celtic_response disorganized
gptkbp:combat_role near the River Sabis
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Romans
gptkb:Belgae
gptkbp:date 57 BC
gptkbp:fighting_style land battle
gptkbp:fought_against Romans and Gallic tribes
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied for military tactics
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Gallic_Wars
gptkbp:historical_impact increased Roman influence in Gaul
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated Roman military superiority
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Commentarii_de_Bello_Gallico
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the River Sabis
gptkbp:involved_countries gptkb:Belgae
multiple tribes
gptkbp:location gptkb:River_Sabis
gptkbp:mood boosted after victory
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:Cassiobellaunus
gptkb:Julius_Caesar
gptkbp:outcome_for_belgae gptkb:defeat
gptkbp:outcome_for_romans gptkb:victory
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Battle_of_Bibracte
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Caesar's_Commentaries
gptkbp:result Roman victory
gptkbp:roman_formation tight formations
gptkbp:roman_leaders celebrated for victory
gptkbp:significance part of the Gallic Wars
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of the region
gptkbp:strategy gptkb:Julius_Caesar
divide and conquer
poor communication
ambushes
effective use of cavalry
use of legions
quick engagement
unified front
failed to unify forces
set stage for future conquests.
gptkbp:strength arrived before battle
approximately 50,000 Romans
approximately 100,000 Belgae
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Battle_of_Alesia
gptkbp:tactics_used gptkb:cavalry_charges
flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:year 57 BC
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pepin_of_Herstal
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6