Fall of Adrianople

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_event
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Adrianople
gptkb:Restoration_of_the_Byzantine_Empire
gptkbp:aftermath Roman military reforms
gptkbp:battle_honors inspired other tribes against Rome
gptkbp:casualties significant losses
relatively low losses
gptkbp:consequences increased pressure on the Roman Empire
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:date September 20, 378
gptkbp:decided_by to engage the Goths without reinforcements
gptkbp:demands settlement within Roman territory
gptkbp:dynasty died in battle
gptkbp:historical_analysis examines military strategy and leadership failures
gptkbp:historical_context part of the larger Migration Period
considered a turning point in Roman history
gptkbp:historical_debate over the reasons for Roman defeat
gptkbp:historical_event about the importance of intelligence in warfare
gptkbp:historical_impact paved the way for the eventual fall of the Western Roman Empire
gptkbp:historical_significance marked the decline of Roman military dominance
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Jordanes
gptkb:Ammianus_Marcellinus
gptkb:Zosimus
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fall of Adrianople
gptkbp:involved_countries Visigoths and Ostrogoths
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Emperor_Valens
Gothic leader Fritigern
gptkbp:leadership emerged as significant figures in history
gptkbp:legacy influenced future military engagements
gptkbp:location gptkb:Adrianople
gptkbp:military_strategy use of cavalry by the Goths
gptkbp:military_technology in response to the defeat
gptkbp:narrative_style varied interpretations of the event
gptkbp:notable_allies formed by the Goths
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Adrianople
conflict between the Roman Empire and the Goths
continued for several years after the battle.
led to further invasions of the Roman Empire
gptkbp:result defeat of the Roman army
gptkbp:significance decisive battle in the Gothic War
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:Eastern_Roman_Empire
approximately 30,000 troops
faced internal strife
alliance with other tribes
questioned after the defeat
estimated 20,000 to 30,000 troops
suffered a loss of prestige after the battle
faced economic challenges post-battle
attempt to contain the Goths
struggled to maintain control over its borders
surprise and mobility
underestimated the Gothic threat
underwent significant changes after the battle
gptkbp:themes achieved during the battle