Battle of the Ticinus

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hasdrubal_Barca
gptkbp:aftermath Carthaginian control of northern Italy
gptkbp:benefits superior cavalry
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Carthaginian_army
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Publius_Cornelius_Scipio
gptkb:Hannibal
gptkb:Gnaeus_Scipio
gptkbp:consequences lack of coordination
gptkbp:date 218 BC
gptkbp:finale_date December 218 BC
gptkbp:has_ability none available
Carthaginian forces estimated at 40,000
Roman forces estimated at 30,000
gptkbp:historical_impact increased fear of Hannibal
gptkbp:historical_significance established dominance in Italy
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Livy
gptkb:Polybius
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Ticinus
gptkbp:location gptkb:Ticino_River
gptkbp:military_strategy defend and counterattack
gptkbp:mood diminished
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_the_Trebia
flexible
rigid
none recorded
set the stage for future battles
engage and outmaneuver
gptkbp:notable_rider gptkb:Hasdrubal
gptkbp:outcome Roman retreat
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Second_Punic_War
gptkbp:result Carthaginian victory
gptkbp:significance first major battle of the Second Punic War
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:significant
gptkb:Hannibal_Barca
gptkb:Scipio_Africanus
minimal
surprise attack
crossing the river
ambush
rapid movement
infantry and cavalry
defensive formation
boosted
flanking maneuver
holding the line
cavalry engagement
none needed
formation change
Hannibal's reputation
Scipio's future victories
infantry charge