Legion of the Gallic War

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:combat_role frontline infantry
primary combat force
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Julius_Caesar
gptkbp:community_impact influence on Roman politics
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:cultural_representation depicted in films and books
gptkbp:defense_mechanism constructed during sieges
gptkbp:disbanded after the Gallic Wars
gptkbp:discipline strict military code
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:Battle_of_Alesia
gptkb:Battle_of_Bibracte
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Sabis
gptkb:Siege_of_Gergovia
gptkbp:equipment scutum
gladius
pilum
gptkbp:formed maniple
gptkbp:geological_formation testudo
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:historical_event commentarii of Caesar
gptkbp:historical_significance contributed to Roman expansion
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Legion of the Gallic War
gptkbp:is_active_in gptkb:Gallic_Wars
gptkbp:leadership centurions and tribunes
gptkbp:legacy influenced future military organization
foundation for future legions
gptkbp:location gptkb:Gaul
gptkbp:military_rank centurion
tribune
legatus
legionary
optio
gptkbp:military_strategy divide and conquer
flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:movement long distances
gptkbp:notable_allies with local tribes
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Gergovia
gptkb:Battle_of_Alesia
gptkb:Battle_of_Bibracte
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Sabis
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Roman_army
gptkbp:recruitment Roman citizens and allies
gptkbp:size approximately 5,000 soldiers
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of Gaul
gptkbp:supply_chain established for campaigns
gptkbp:supports auxiliary forces
gptkbp:tactics combined arms warfare
used in campaigns
gptkbp:training rigorous and disciplined
gptkbp:type legion
gptkbp:uniform tunic and armor
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Legio_XLV_Gallica
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5