Macedonian Warfare

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military strategy
gptkbp:availableIn Roman_military_innovations
gptkbp:bornIn gptkb:Hellenistic_kingdoms
gptkbp:characterizedBy heavy infantry
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Philip_II_of_Macedon
gptkb:Macedonia
4th century BC
military reforms
gptkbp:emphasizes command and control
logistical support
training and discipline
combined arms tactics
gptkbp:employs gptkb:Persian_Empire
gptkbp:features combined arms operations
high mobility
flexible formations
strategic deception
cohesive units
long spears (sarissas)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Macedonian Warfare
gptkbp:includes fortifications
supply depots
strategic alliances
naval operations
cavalry units
light infantry
cavalry charges
artillery units
military engineering
skirmishers
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Roman_legions
Byzantine_military_tactics
gptkbp:influencedBy Macedonian_culture
Greek_warfare
gptkbp:inspiration later military tactics
gptkbp:knownFor tactical flexibility
rapid movement
battle of Chaeronea
battle of Issus
battle_of_Amphipolis
battle_of_Gaugamela
battle_of_Granicus
battle_of_Pydna
battle_of_the_Hydaspes
battle_of_the_Persian_Gate
battle_of_the_Persian_Gulf
gptkbp:notableFor phalanx formation
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkbp:usedIn logistics and supply lines
gptkbp:utilizes gptkb:war_elephants
intelligence gathering
psychological warfare
siege warfare
flanking maneuvers
ambush tactics