The Battle of Alexander at Issus
GPTKB entity
Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_battles
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:Pursuit_of_Darius_III
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| gptkbp:casualties |
High for both sides
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| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Persian_army
gptkb:Macedonian_army |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Symbol of Greek military prowess
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| gptkbp:date |
333 BC
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:The_Alexander_Mosaic
Art and literature |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
The use of the phalanx formation
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Gaugamela
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Wars of Alexander the Great
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| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
Varied among historians
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Strategic location near the Mediterranean Sea
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| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis
gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus gptkb:Plutarch's_Life_of_Alexander |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Battle of Alexander at Issus
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| gptkbp:influence |
Influenced future military tactics
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| gptkbp:involved |
Weather conditions
Cavalry charges Psychological warfare Terrain advantages Formation of new alliances Logistics and supply lines Use of siege engines Infantry formations Siege warfare tactics Morale of troops Use of archers Intelligence and reconnaissance Use of local allies Cultural exchanges post-battle Diplomatic maneuvers prior to battle Impact on subsequent battles in the region Historical commemorations and memorials Retreat of Persian forces Aftermath negotiations with local rulers Capture of Persian royal family members Naval support from Greek city-states Establishment of Macedonian control over the region |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Darius_III |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Considered a turning point in the conquest of Persia
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| gptkbp:location |
Issus
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| gptkbp:military_technology |
Combined arms tactics
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Strengthened Alexander's reputation
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| gptkbp:part_of |
Alexander's campaign in Asia Minor
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| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:Macedonian_victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
Decisive battle in Alexander's campaign against Persia
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| gptkbp:strategy |
Flanking maneuver
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| gptkbp:tactics |
Use of cavalry
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Albrecht_Altdorfer
gptkb:Charles_Le_Brun |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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