Statements (117)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_siege
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Province
gptkb:Julius_Caesar gptkb:César |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
consolidation of Roman control over Gaul
Gallic resistance weakened |
| gptkbp:allegiance |
temporary during the siege
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| gptkbp:archaeological_findings |
provide insights into the siege
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| gptkbp:architect |
advanced for the time
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| gptkbp:battle_honors |
circumvallation and contravallation
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| gptkbp:belligerent |
gptkb:Gallic_tribes
gptkb:Monarch |
| gptkbp:casualties |
significant losses on both sides
high on both sides |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Gallic_tribes
gptkb:Monarch |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Vercingetorix
gptkb:Julius_Caesar gptkb:Gaius_Julius_Caesar |
| gptkbp:complications |
captured and executed
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
Gauls and Romans
Roman military engineering |
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
fortifications by Romans
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
inspired literature and art
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| gptkbp:date |
52 BC
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| gptkbp:defense |
gptkb:Vercingetorix
Vercingetorix's forces |
| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
Roman siege works
double circumvallation |
| gptkbp:disease_resistance |
fierce but ultimately unsuccessful
eventually crushed. |
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 2 months
long and arduous |
| gptkbp:engine |
used effectively
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| gptkbp:event_type |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:faction |
approximately 60,000 troops
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
debated by historians
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
shifted power dynamics in Gaul
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
pivotal moment in Roman history
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| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Commentarii_de_Bello_Gallico
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Siege of Alesia
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| gptkbp:impact |
Roman expansion in Gaul
|
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:Belgae
gptkb:Aedui gptkb:Arverni Senones |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:Celtic_warriors
approximately 60,000 estimated 80,000 to 250,000 troops estimated 250,000 |
| gptkbp:is_a_culmination_of |
gptkb:the_Gallic_Wars
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| gptkbp:is_a_place_for |
hilltop fortress
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| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
starvation tactics
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| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
gptkb:Commentarii_de_Bello_Gallico
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:military_unit
siege engines by Romans |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
strategic significance.
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Vercingetorix
Vercingetorix was a key figure crucial to Roman success fragmented and disorganized |
| gptkbp:legacy |
remains a significant event in military history
symbol of Roman military prowess |
| gptkbp:located_in |
modern-day France
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Alesia
|
| gptkbp:major_city |
military sieges in history
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
divide and conquer
|
| gptkbp:military_technology |
use of fortifications
catapults |
| gptkbp:mood |
deteriorated during siege
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| gptkbp:narrated_by |
primary source for the event
|
| gptkbp:native_to |
divided in their response to the siege.
united against Rome |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
the history of France
attempted breakout tactics of encirclement Vercingetorix's forces the course of history in Gaul the effectiveness of Roman tactics the surrender of Vercingetorix due to superior tactics establishment of Roman control over Gaul |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:the_Gallic_Wars
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| gptkbp:occurs_in |
52 BC
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| gptkbp:parks |
surrounded by Roman forces
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| gptkbp:result |
Roman victory
|
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
Roman expansionism
surrender of Vercingetorix the fall of the Gallic resistance |
| gptkbp:rival |
significant to the outcome
|
| gptkbp:significance |
decisive battle in the Gallic Wars
|
| gptkbp:sportsmanship |
initially high but diminished over time
|
| gptkbp:supply_chain |
well-maintained
critical to success |
| gptkbp:supports |
failed to break the siege
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:war
siege warfare influenced future military strategies encirclement Legio X Equestris hit-and-run attacks double encirclement paved the way for further conquests siege and blockade adapted to the situation attempted breakout and relief efforts trenches and walls |
| gptkbp:technique |
defensive warfare
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| gptkbp:temple |
strong but ultimately ineffective
|
| gptkbp:venerated_in |
after the siege
after prolonged siege remains a symbol of Gallic resistance |
| gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for |
gptkb:Roman_conquest_of_Gaul
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| gptkbp:works_for |
several weeks
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| gptkbp:written_by |
provide a primary account of the siege
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| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:52
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