Statements (95)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_battles
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Alexander's conquest of Persia
fall of the Achaemenid Empire |
| gptkbp:alexander's_leadership |
demonstrated exceptional military acumen
|
| gptkbp:alexander's_pursuit |
continued after the battle
|
| gptkbp:alexander's_reputation |
enhanced after the victory
|
| gptkbp:battlefield_advantage |
Macedonians had better training
|
| gptkbp:combat_role |
strategically chosen by Alexander
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Persian_Empire
gptkb:Macedonian_Empire |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Darius_III |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
memorials and monuments
celebrated in various cultures |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature and art
depicted in art and literature inspired military strategies |
| gptkbp:darius's_command |
was challenged by his generals
|
| gptkbp:darius's_fate |
led to his eventual assassination
|
| gptkbp:darius's_forces |
included chariots and elephants
|
| gptkbp:darius's_leadership |
questioned after the defeat
|
| gptkbp:darius's_retreat |
led to chaos in Persian ranks
|
| gptkbp:darius's_strategy |
attempted to use superior numbers
|
| gptkbp:date |
331 BC
October 1, 331 BC |
| gptkbp:final_match_date |
one day
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| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
gptkb:straight
|
| gptkbp:has_ability |
efforts to protect the site
favorable for Macedonian cavalry |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
examined for its military lessons
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the Wars of Alexander the Great
|
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
gptkb:Artabazus
gptkb:Mithridates gptkb:Cynocephalus gptkb:Bessus gptkb:Parmenion gptkb:Hephaestion gptkb:Ariobarzanes gptkb:Roxana local tribesmen civilians affected by the battle historical chroniclers Greek mercenaries Persian nobles Macedonian generals described by Diodorus Siculus described by Arrian described by Curtius Rufus Darius' generals Cratereus |
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
varied among historians
|
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
symbol of military strategy
remains a subject of study in military academies |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
gptkb:tourist_attraction
demonstrated the effectiveness of Hellenistic warfare site of ongoing excavations |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Gaugamela
|
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
approximately 100,000 Persian troops
approximately 47,000 Macedonian troops |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Darius_III |
| gptkbp:legacy |
considered one of the greatest battles in history
|
| gptkbp:location |
Gaugamela, near Arbela
near Arbela |
| gptkbp:media_appearances |
films and documentaries
|
| gptkbp:memorials |
commemorated in various historical texts
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
influenced future military leaders.
Macedonian left flank was stronger |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
combined arms tactics
use of the phalanx formation |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Granicus
gptkb:Battle_of_Issus |
| gptkbp:post_war_career |
tactics studied in military academies
|
| gptkbp:result |
decisive Macedonian victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
led to the fall of the Achaemenid Empire
site of the Battle of Gaugamela |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
shifted power dynamics in the ancient world
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
control of Persia
marked the beginning of the end for Persian dominance |
| gptkbp:strategy |
included infantry and cavalry
focused on mobility and speed psychological warfare against Darius relied on overwhelming numbers |
| gptkbp:strength |
approximately 47,000 Macedonian troops
over 100,000 Persian troops |
| gptkbp:tactics |
use of cavalry
flanking maneuver |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
flanking maneuvers
|
| gptkbp:terrain |
flat plains
flat and open |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
dust storms affected visibility
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Battle_of_Gaugamela |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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