Siege of Sphacteria

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_conflict
gptkbp:aftermath increased Athenian influence in the Peloponnese
gptkbp:athenian_democracy strengthened by the victory
gptkbp:athenian_fleet played a crucial role
gptkbp:athenian_general gptkb:Nicias
gptkbp:athenian_generals coordinated effectively
gptkbp:athenian_leadership gained prestige
gptkbp:athenian_naval_blockade successfully implemented
gptkbp:athenian_naval_superiority crucial to success
gptkbp:athenian_naval_tactics utilized triremes
gptkbp:athenian_propaganda celebrated the victory
gptkbp:athenian_reinforcements sent during the siege
gptkbp:athenian_siege_engines used during the conflict
gptkbp:athenian_siege_tactics evolved over time
gptkbp:athenian_victory led to further campaigns
gptkbp:casualties Athenian losses minimal
significant Spartan losses
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Sparta
gptkb:Athens
gptkbp:date 425 BC
gptkbp:duration approximately 40 days
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:Siege_warfare
gptkbp:historical_analysis examined in military studies
gptkbp:historical_impact shifted power dynamics in Greece
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated Athenian naval power
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Thucydides
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Siege of Sphacteria
gptkbp:location gptkb:Sphacteria_Island
gptkbp:military_strategy land and sea coordination
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Cleon
gptkb:Demosthenes
gptkb:Brasidas
gptkbp:outcome capture of Spartan soldiers
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Peloponnesian_War
gptkbp:result gptkb:Athenian_victory
gptkbp:spartan_defeat influenced future battles
gptkbp:spartan_defenses included fortifications
gptkbp:spartan_forces underestimated Athenian capabilities
gptkbp:spartan_general gptkb:Gylippus
gptkbp:spartan_generals faced challenges in command
gptkbp:spartan_island_defenses proved inadequate
gptkbp:spartan_leadership questioned after defeat
gptkbp:spartan_military_culture tested by the siege.
gptkbp:spartan_prisoners used in negotiations
gptkbp:spartan_reinforcements failed to arrive in time
gptkbp:spartan_reputation suffered damage
gptkbp:spartan_supply_lines cut off by Athenian forces
gptkbp:spartan_surrender resulted in the capture of 292 soldiers
gptkbp:strategy gptkb:blockade
defensive positions
significantly affected
cut off supplies
adapted from previous conflicts
use of hoplites
attempted breakout
attempt to break the blockade
boosted by success
focused on isolation
reflected desperation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Pylos
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5