The Battle of Pharsalus

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_battles
gptkbp:aftermath Caesar became the dictator of Rome
Pompey fled to Egypt
gptkbp:caesar's_approach Focused on decisive engagements.
gptkbp:caesar's_leadership Considered pivotal to victory
gptkbp:caesar's_political_maneuvers Began after the battle
gptkbp:caesar's_reinforcements Arrived in time to turn the tide
gptkbp:caesar's_reputation Enhanced by the victory
gptkbp:caesar's_tactics Emphasized speed and surprise
gptkbp:caesar's_victory Enabled his rise to power
gptkbp:caesar's_writings Provide insight into the battle
gptkbp:casualties Caesar's forces suffered fewer losses
Pompey's forces suffered heavy losses
gptkbp:combat_history Study the tactics used
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Julius_Caesar
gptkb:Gnaeus_Pompeius_Magnus
gptkbp:cultural_references Referenced in literature and film
gptkbp:date August 9, 48 BC
gptkbp:election_result Strengthened Caesar's position
gptkbp:historical_analysis Examined in military history
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the Roman Civil War
gptkbp:historical_debate Surround the reasons for Pompey's defeat
gptkbp:historical_documentation Includes various ancient texts
gptkbp:historical_impact Shifted power dynamics in Rome
gptkbp:historical_interpretation Varied among historians
gptkbp:historical_significance Strategic crossroads in Greece
Marked the end of the Roman Republic's traditional power structure
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Battle of Pharsalus
gptkbp:legacy Symbol of military genius
gptkbp:location Pharsalus, Thessaly, Greece
gptkbp:military_outcome Influenced Roman military doctrine
gptkbp:military_strategy Use of legions by Caesar
gptkbp:pompey's_allies Deserted him during the battle
gptkbp:pompey's_defeat Led to his exile
gptkbp:pompey's_forces Included many experienced soldiers
Included many senators
Outnumbered Caesar's forces
gptkbp:pompey's_legacy Often viewed as a tragic figure
gptkbp:pompey's_miscalculations Contributed to his defeat
gptkbp:pompey's_political_maneuvers Failed to secure alliances after defeat
gptkbp:pompey's_retreat Led to his eventual assassination
gptkbp:pompey's_strategy Failed to adapt to battlefield conditions
Attempted to outlast Caesar's forces
gptkbp:pompey's_writings Less detailed than Caesar's
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Plutarch's_Lives
Commentarii de Bello Civili by Julius Caesar
gptkbp:reform Continues to be studied today
gptkbp:result Decisive victory for Julius Caesar
gptkbp:significance Decided the fate of the Roman Republic
gptkbp:strategic_importance Influenced future military campaigns
gptkbp:strategy Utilized innovative tactics
Rapid deployment of troops
Caesar's use of cavalry
Included a mix of veterans and new recruits
Included loyal veterans
Pompey's reliance on superior numbers
gptkbp:tactics Flanking maneuver by Caesar
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pompeius
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7