Siege of Ambrakia

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Siege_warfare
gptkbp:aetolian_commander gptkb:T._Quinctius_Flamininus
gptkbp:aetolian_forces comprised of various city-states
gptkbp:aetolian_league formed alliances with other states
coalition of Greek city-states
gptkbp:aetolian_strategy encirclement of the city
cut off supplies
gptkbp:aetolian_tactics aggressive assaults
gptkbp:aftermath Aetolian control over Ambrakia
gptkbp:alliance gptkb:Aetolian_League
gptkbp:allies temporary alliances formed
gptkbp:battle Aetolian League strengthened
gptkbp:casualties high on both sides
gptkbp:consequences Aetolian expansion
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired later military tactics
gptkbp:date 219 BC
gptkbp:duration several months
gptkbp:enemy gptkb:Macedonian_Empire
gptkbp:engine used by attackers
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:Siege_warfare
gptkbp:fortifications strong walls
gptkbp:historical_analysis examined by historians
gptkbp:historical_context rise of Aetolian power
gptkbp:historical_documentation recorded in ancient texts
gptkbp:historical_impact shift in power dynamics
gptkbp:historical_legacy influenced future sieges
gptkbp:historical_significance marked a turning point in the conflict
demonstrated Aetolian strength
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Polybius
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Siege of Ambrakia
gptkbp:location Ambrakia
gptkbp:macedonian_commander gptkb:Philip_V
gptkbp:macedonian_empire faced internal strife during siege
major Hellenistic power
gptkbp:macedonian_retreat after prolonged siege
gptkbp:measures garrisoned troops
gptkbp:military_engagement part of larger war
gptkbp:military_leadership strategic decisions made
gptkbp:military_outcome Aetolian dominance in the region
gptkbp:military_strategy siege warfare
gptkbp:military_technology use of siege towers
gptkbp:narrative part of larger conflict
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:Demetrius_of_Pharos
gptkbp:notable_ships Aetolian navy
gptkbp:outcome Aetolian victory
gptkbp:political_impact gptkb:Hellenistic_period
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:historical_accounts
gptkbp:result victory for the Aetolian League
gptkbp:significance part of the Aetolian-Macedonian Wars
gptkbp:strategic_goals Macedonian miscalculations
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of trade routes
gptkbp:strategy gptkb:blockade
reinforcements sent
defensive fortifications
included mercenaries
gptkbp:tactics surrounding the city
gptkbp:year 219
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Second_Macedonian_War
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6