Battle of the Silarus River

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Carthaginian control over southern Italy
gptkbp:alliance Socii
gptkbp:carthaginian_allies local tribes
gptkbp:carthaginian_command Hannibal's leadership style
gptkbp:carthaginian_forces diverse composition
experienced veterans
gptkbp:carthaginian_leadership Hannibal's strategic vision
gptkbp:carthaginian_morale high after victory
gptkbp:carthaginian_objectives expand influence in Italy
gptkbp:carthaginian_reaction celebration of victory
gptkbp:carthaginian_strategy aggressive tactics
gptkbp:carthaginian_strengths mobility and speed
gptkbp:carthaginian_tactics use of elephants
gptkbp:carthaginian_victory boosted morale in Carthage
increased territorial gains.
gptkbp:carthaginian_weaknesses supply issues
gptkbp:casualties high for both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Roman_Republic
gptkb:Carthaginian_Empire
gptkbp:date 212 BC
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Capua
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Second_Punic_War
gptkbp:historical_impact shifted power dynamics in Italy
gptkbp:historical_legacy studied in military academies
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated Hannibal's tactical genius
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Livy
gptkb:Polybius
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Silarus River
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:Roman_legions
Carthaginian cavalry
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Hannibal
gptkb:Nero
gptkbp:legacy influenced future military tactics
gptkbp:location gptkb:Silarus_River
gptkbp:next_event Roman counteroffensive
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Cannae
gptkb:Battle_of_Zama
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:Gaius_Claudius_Nero
gptkb:Hannibal_Barca
gptkbp:outcome Carthaginian forces maintained momentum
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Trebia
gptkbp:result Carthaginian victory
gptkbp:roman_command Nero's tactical flexibility
gptkbp:roman_defeat led to strategic reevaluation
gptkbp:roman_leadership Nero's tactical decisions
gptkbp:roman_morale diminished after defeat
gptkbp:roman_objectives defend territory
gptkbp:roman_reaction reinforcements sent to Italy
gptkbp:roman_strengths discipline and training
gptkbp:roman_weaknesses lack of experienced commanders
gptkbp:significance part of the Second Punic War
gptkbp:strategic_importance disruption of Roman supply lines
gptkbp:strategy new recruits
defensive positioning
primarily infantry
formation of testudo
gptkbp:tactics_used flanking maneuver
gptkbp:terrain gptkb:valley
gptkbp:type land battle
gptkbp:weather_conditions rainy season
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Spartacus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4