Cataphract

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Parthian_Empire
gptkb:Sassanian_Empire
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:historical_context ancient warfare
gptkbp:historical_documentation gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:battle
gptkbp:historical_impact on warfare strategies
gptkbp:historical_period Antiquity
gptkbp:historical_role elite cavalry unit
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:aircraft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cataphract
gptkbp:influenced medieval knights
gptkbp:influenced_by Hellenistic warfare
Persian cavalry tactics
gptkbp:is_characterized_by heavy armor
gptkbp:is_countered_by gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:is_effective_against infantry formations
gptkbp:is_equipped_with gptkb:weapon
lance
gptkbp:is_featured_in military treatises
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with gptkb:cavalry_charges
siege warfare
flanking attacks
defensive battles
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as art and literature
gptkbp:is_often_used_in defensive formations
open field battles
pursuit of fleeing enemies
large horses
gptkbp:is_used_by ancient armies
gptkbp:known_for intimidation factor
mobility despite armor
gptkbp:legacy influence on cavalry tactics
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Carrhae
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Byzantine_cataphracts
gptkb:Sassanid_cataphracts
gptkbp:notable_features full-body armor
gptkbp:notable_traits heavily armored horsemen
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Persia
Scythian cavalry
gptkbp:region gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:North_Africa
gptkbp:role shock cavalry
gptkbp:supports gptkb:sports_event
infantry units
gptkbp:tactics flanking maneuvers
direct assaults
shock tactics
gptkbp:training close combat
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Eastern_Roman_military
gptkbp:utilizes gptkb:Middle_Ages
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Civilization_VI:_Byzantium_and_Gaul_Pack
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5