Parthian cavalry

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:characterized_by light armor
gptkbp:contributed_to Parthian expansion
gptkbp:defeated gptkb:Roman_legions
gptkbp:engaged_in skirmishes
defensive battles
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:cavalry_charges
hit-and-run tactics
surprise attacks
tactical retreats
long-distance raids
gptkbp:fought_against gptkb:Seleucid_Empire
Greek armies
Sassanian cavalry
swords and lances
gptkbp:fought_in gptkb:Roman-Parthian_Wars
the Battle of Tigranocerta
gptkbp:historical_period 3rd century BC to 3rd century AD
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:military_history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Parthian cavalry
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Byzantine_cavalry
later cavalry tactics
European cavalry tactics
Mongol cavalry tactics
gptkbp:is_equipped_with composite bows
gptkbp:is_supported_by infantry units
gptkbp:is_utilized_by gptkb:Parthian_warriors
nomadic tribes
gptkbp:is_utilized_in raids
hit-and-run warfare
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:psychological_warfare
effective communication
mobility
long-range attacks
quick maneuvers
strategic retreats
tactical superiority
horse archery
high mobility
highly trained riders
flexibility in battle
cohesive formations
effective scouting
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_the_Cilician_Gates
gptkbp:notable_leader gptkb:Mithridates_II
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:Central_Asia
gptkb:ancient_Persia
the Iranian plateau
gptkbp:operates_under Parthian kings
Parthian generals
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Parthian_Empire
ancient warfare
Parthian military history
Parthian military structure
Parthian strategy
gptkbp:strategic_importance flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:tactics feigned retreat
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Battle_of_Carrhae
defense of the Parthian Empire
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Crassus
gptkb:Parthian_Empire
gptkb:the_Romans
gptkb:Parthians
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5