Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
consolidation of power in Asia Minor
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| gptkbp:alexander's_age |
around 22 years old
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| gptkbp:alexander's_ambition |
to unite the Greek states against Persia
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| gptkbp:alexander's_leadership |
decisive and bold
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| gptkbp:alexander's_reputation |
enhanced by victory
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| gptkbp:allies |
local satraps
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| gptkbp:casualties |
Macedonian casualties low
Persian casualties high |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Persian_army
gptkb:Macedonian_army |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired later military leaders
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| gptkbp:date |
334 BC
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
art and literature
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Issus
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| gptkbp:fought_against |
Alexander the Great and the Persian satraps
banks of the Granicus River |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the larger conflict between Greece and Persia
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
paved the way for further conquests
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| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
remains a subject of study in military history
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
marked the beginning of the end for Persian dominance
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| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis
gptkb:Plutarch's_Life_of_Alexander |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Battle of Granicus
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Greek warfare tactics
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| gptkbp:involved |
infantry and cavalry
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| gptkbp:is_located_in |
Granicus River crossing
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| gptkbp:led_to |
Alexander's expansion into Asia
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Granicus_River
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| gptkbp:macedonian_cavalry |
led by Alexander himself
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| gptkbp:macedonian_general |
gptkb:Parmenion
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| gptkbp:macedonian_infantry |
heavily armored phalanx
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| gptkbp:modern_relevance |
remains a pivotal moment in ancient history.
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| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Darius_III |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
334 BC
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| gptkbp:part_of |
Alexander's campaign against Persia
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| gptkbp:persian_cavalry |
included elite units
|
| gptkbp:persian_general |
gptkb:Spithridates
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| gptkbp:persian_infantry |
lightly armored troops
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| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:Macedonian_victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
first major battle of Alexander's campaign
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| gptkbp:strategy |
gptkb:Greek_city-states
approximately 30,000 surprise attack flanking maneuvers defensive positions cavalry charge estimated 40,000 set the stage for future battles boosted after victory diminished after defeat rapid movement and engagement well-trained and disciplined attempt to hold territory diverse and less coordinated to conquer the Persian Empire |
| gptkbp:tactical_surprise |
key to Macedonian success
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| gptkbp:tactics |
use of phalanx formation
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| gptkbp:takes_place_in |
gptkb:Asia_Minor
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