The Battle of the Granicus

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Consolidation of Macedonian control in Asia Minor
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Hellenistic_period
gptkb:Rise_of_Macedon
Decline of Persian power
gptkbp:casualties High for Persians
Lower for Macedonians
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Persian_army
gptkb:Macedonian_army
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Darius_III
gptkbp:date 334 BC
gptkbp:depicted_in Sculptures
Various paintings
gptkbp:duration One day
gptkbp:fought_in gptkb:Asia_Minor
Macedonians and Persians
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced future military tactics
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 the Granicus
gptkbp:inspired Literature about Alexander the Great
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in Historical analyses
Military studies
Strategic military reviews
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:Documentaries
gptkb:Historical_texts
gptkbp:is_discussed_in Academic papers
History books
Military history documentaries
gptkbp:is_involved_in Flanking maneuvers
Use of cavalry tactics
Use of surprise attacks
Use of archers
Use of infantry
Use of phalanx formation
Use of terrain advantage
Leadership of Alexander the Great
Leadership of Persian generals
Siege of Persian fortifications
gptkbp:led_to Further campaigns in Persia
gptkbp:location gptkb:Granicus_River
gptkbp:part_of Alexander's conquest of Persia
gptkbp:result gptkb:Macedonian_victory
gptkbp:resulted_in Shift in power dynamics in the region
Capture of Persian forces
Increased morale for Macedonian troops
Political ramifications in Persia
Strengthening of Alexander's reputation
gptkbp:significance First major battle of Alexander's campaign
gptkbp:strategic_importance Opening of the Persian Empire to invasion
gptkbp:tactics Cavalry charge
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Xerxes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4