Roman victory at Nisibis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_events
gptkbp:aftermath Increased tensions between Rome and Parthia
gptkbp:characterized_by High casualties on both sides
gptkbp:contributed_to Roman expansion in the East
gptkbp:date 217 AD
gptkbp:depicted_in Roman art
gptkbp:followed_by Roman campaigns in the East
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Roman-Parthian_Wars
gptkbp:historical_impact Shift in power dynamics in the region
gptkbp:historical_source Ancient Roman historians
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Roman victory at Nisibis
gptkbp:influenced_by Roman military tactics
Political instability in Parthia
gptkbp:involved gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkb:Parthian_Empire
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Emperor_Caracalla
gptkb:King_Artabanus_IV
gptkbp:led_to Increased Roman presence in Mesopotamia
gptkbp:location gptkb:Nisibis
gptkbp:military_strategy Surprise attack
gptkbp:notable_for Use of cavalry
Siege warfare tactics
gptkbp:outcome Roman victory
gptkbp:part_of Roman military campaigns
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Carrhae
gptkbp:reported_by gptkb:Cassius_Dio
Herodian
gptkbp:resulted_in Treaty of Nisibis
gptkbp:significance Strengthened Roman control in the East
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of trade routes
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:supply_chain_management
Intelligence gathering
Psychological warfare
Flanking maneuvers
Concentration of forces
Naval support
Use of mercenaries
Use of technology
Siege engines
Use of propaganda
Night raids
Logistics and supply lines
Use of fortifications
Use of siege engines
Use of trenches
Use of terrain
Artillery support
Use of cavalry charges
Coordination between branches of military
Use of ambushes
Use of crossbows
Diplomatic maneuvers
Use of siege towers
Use of local allies
Use of scouts
Use of pikes
Use of catapults
Use of spies
Retreat and regrouping
Use of bows and arrows
Use of heavy infantry
Use of infantry
Use of heavy cavalry
Use of light infantry
Training and preparation
Use of shields
Use of slings
Deception strategies
Use of spears
Use of swords
Use of trebuchets
Morale boosting measures
Use of skirmishers
Use of battering rams
Use of axes
Use of nets
Use of bolas
Use of daggers
Use of flails
Use of javelins
Use of lances
Use of maces
gptkbp:type gptkb:military_engagement
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Roman-Parthian_Wars
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6