Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Cavalry
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Numidian_kings
Carthage |
| gptkbp:characteristics |
mobility
speed skirmishing tactics |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
mentioned in historical texts
depicted in ancient art inspired later cavalry units |
| gptkbp:equipment |
swords
light armor javelins |
| gptkbp:famousFor |
cavalry charges
light cavalry tactics pursuit of fleeing enemies |
| gptkbp:foughtAgainst |
gptkb:Roman_Republic
|
| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
Ancient history
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
demonstrated effectiveness of light cavalry
contributed_to_Carthaginian_victories influenced_Roman_cavalry |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Numidian horsemen
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
Berber_culture
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
studied in military history
influenced medieval cavalry symbol_of_North_African_military_prowess |
| gptkbp:notableBattle |
Battle of Zama
Battle of the Great Plains |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
psychological warfare
feigned retreat surprise attacks use of terrain to advantage hit-and-run raids disruption of enemy formations coordinated strikes with infantry intimidation of enemy forces rapid redeployment encirclement_maneuvers |
| gptkbp:notablePerson |
gptkb:Masinissa
|
| gptkbp:origin |
Numidia
|
| gptkbp:role |
scouts
raiders |
| gptkbp:tactics |
flanking maneuvers
hit-and-run ambushes |
| gptkbp:training |
archery
horsemanship javelin throwing |
| gptkbp:usedBy |
gptkb:Carthaginian_army
|