Battle of the Second Punic War

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:the_Praetorian_Guard
gptkbp:aftermath Carthaginian control of northern Italy
gptkbp:casualties high for both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Rome
gptkb:Carthage
gptkbp:command_structure centralized under Hannibal
distributed among generals
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Publius_Cornelius_Scipio
gptkb:Hannibal_Barca
gptkbp:date 218 BC
gptkbp:duration one day
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Trebia
gptkbp:future_plans strategic retreats
extensive reconnaissance
gptkbp:has_ability additional legions
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Monarch
Carthaginian expansion
gptkbp:historical_impact influence on military tactics
long-term conflict between Rome and Carthage
shaping of Roman military doctrine
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus
gptkb:Livy
gptkb:Appian
gptkb:Polybius
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Second Punic War
gptkbp:influenced_by Roman military reforms
Hannibal's strategy
gptkbp:location gptkb:Italy
gptkbp:objective defend territory
disrupt Roman supply lines
gptkbp:outcome Carthaginian morale boost
Roman tactical reevaluation
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Second_Punic_War
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Battle_of_the_Ticinus
gptkbp:result Carthaginian victory
gptkbp:significance strategic advantage for Carthage
gptkbp:strategic_importance defeat Roman forces
secure alliances with local tribes
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:significant
gptkb:Hannibal
gptkb:Scipio
gptkb:war
substantial
defensive tactics
diverse troops
local allies
flanking maneuvers
heavy infantry
crossing the Alps
ambush
highly mobile
counter-offensive operations
use of terrain
influence on future military leaders
formation changes
fortification of positions
adaptation to enemy tactics
well-trained soldiers
deception maneuvers
temporary advantage
elephants used
legionnaires used
short-term setback
study of tactics in military academies
gptkbp:type land battle