The Battle of Pharsalus

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pompeius
gptkbp:0to60 Contributed to his defeat
gptkbp:aftermath Caesar became the dictator of Rome
Pompey fled to Egypt
gptkbp:author Less detailed than Caesar's
gptkbp:burial_place Led to his eventual assassination
gptkbp:casualties Caesar's forces suffered fewer losses
Pompey's forces suffered heavy losses
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Julius_Caesar
gptkb:Gnaeus_Pompeius_Magnus
gptkbp:conflict Influenced Roman military doctrine
gptkbp:cultural_references Referenced in literature and film
gptkbp:date August 9, 48 BC
gptkbp:defeated Led to his exile
gptkbp:election_year Strengthened Caesar's position
gptkbp:historical_analysis Examined in military history
gptkbp:historical_context Varied among historians
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_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:involved_forces Included many experienced soldiers
Included many senators
Outnumbered Caesar's forces
gptkbp:leadership Considered pivotal to victory
gptkbp:legacy Symbol of military genius
Often viewed as a tragic figure
gptkbp:location Pharsalus, Thessaly, Greece
gptkbp:military_strategy Use of legions by Caesar
gptkbp:notable_allies Deserted him during the battle
gptkbp:notable_battle Study the tactics used
Began after the battle
Arrived in time to turn the tide
Enabled his rise to power
gptkbp:political_position Failed to secure alliances after defeat
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Plutarch's_Lives
Commentarii de Bello Civili by Julius Caesar
gptkbp:reform Continues to be studied today
gptkbp:reputation Enhanced by the victory
gptkbp:result Decisive victory for Julius Caesar
gptkbp:sacraments Focused on decisive engagements.
gptkbp:significance Decided the fate of the Roman Republic
gptkbp:strategic_importance Influenced future military campaigns
gptkbp:tactics Utilized innovative tactics
Rapid deployment of troops
Emphasized speed and surprise
Failed to adapt to battlefield conditions
Attempted to outlast Caesar's forces
Caesar's use of cavalry
Flanking maneuver by Caesar
Included a mix of veterans and new recruits
Included loyal veterans
Pompey's reliance on superior numbers
gptkbp:written_by Provide insight into the battle