Battle of the Utus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Consolidation of Macedonian control in Thrace
Increased Macedonian influence in the region
gptkbp:benefits Disorganization of Getae forces
Superior Macedonian cavalry
gptkbp:casualties Getae losses significant
Macedonian losses minimal
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Macedonian_army
gptkb:Getae_tribe
gptkbp:consequences Facilitated further campaigns into Asia Minor
Strengthened Alexander's position in Thrace
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for later military leaders
Referenced in historical literature
gptkbp:date c. 329 BC
gptkbp:has_ability Rugged terrain
Riverine environment
gptkbp:historical_context Set the stage for further conquests by Alexander the Great
Part of the larger conflict between Macedon and the Persian Empire
gptkbp:historical_impact Set a precedent for future battles in the area
Influenced subsequent military tactics in the region
gptkbp:historical_significance Contributed to the Hellenization of the region
Marked the expansion of Macedonian territory
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis
gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus
gptkb:Plutarch's_Life_of_Alexander
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Utus
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future military campaigns in the region
Demonstrated Macedonian military prowess
gptkbp:location Utus River, modern-day Bulgaria
gptkbp:military_leadership gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
Getae chieftain
gptkbp:military_outcome Decisive victory for Macedon
gptkbp:military_strategy Psychological warfare
Use of terrain to advantage
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Bessus
gptkbp:political_impact Strengthened alliances with local tribes
Shift in power dynamics in Eastern Europe
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Battle_of_Granicus
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Plutarch's_biography_of_Alexander
Arrian's account
Diodorus' writings
gptkbp:result gptkb:Macedonian_victory
gptkbp:significance Part of the campaigns of Alexander the Great
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control over the Danube region
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Battle_of_the_Persian_Gate
gptkbp:tactics_used Cavalry charges
Flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:the_Huns
gptkb:Emperor_Marcian
gptkb:The_Vandals
gptkb:Attila_the_Hun
gptkb:Huns
gptkb:the_Kingdom_of_the_Huns
gptkb:Attila
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5