the Assyrian cavalry

GPTKB entity

Statements (71)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:alliance infantry units
with local tribes
gptkbp:armament bows and arrows
gptkbp:armor leather and metal armor
gptkbp:benefits mobility over terrain
gptkbp:commanded Assyrian generals
gptkbp:contributed_to Assyrian expansion
gptkbp:defeated Medes and Babylonians
gptkbp:equipment saddles and bridles
gptkbp:famous_for chariot warfare
gptkbp:fighting_style mounted warfare
gptkbp:formed wedge formation
gptkbp:historical_analysis rapid response force
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Assyrian_imperialism
rise of the Assyrian Empire
gptkbp:historical_documentation Assyrian annals
gptkbp:historical_event evolution of cavalry tactics
gptkbp:historical_impact on later military strategies
shaping warfare in the region
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Ancient_Near_East
gptkbp:historical_role defense of the empire
intimidation of enemies
expansion of Assyrian territory
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:aircraft
military dominance in the region
in Assyrian military structure
in the development of cavalry warfare
gptkbp:historical_source ancient inscriptions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Assyrian cavalry
gptkbp:influenced_by Mesopotamian warfare
gptkbp:is_engaged_in raids
gptkbp:is_equipped_with gptkb:horse_race
gptkbp:is_supported_by supply lines
gptkbp:is_utilized_in gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:known_for speed and mobility
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Ashurbanipal
gptkbp:legacy influence on later cavalry units
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Nineveh
gptkb:Battle_of_Carchemish
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Battle_of_Halule
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Tiglath-Pileser_III
gptkbp:notable_operations in the Levant
gptkbp:notable_traits highly trained riders
elite status within the army
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:Mesopotamia
chariots
ancient battles
gptkbp:operates_under Assyrian kings
gptkbp:operational_range nearby territories
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Assyrian_army
gptkbp:recruitment local populations
gptkbp:reduces after the fall of the Assyrian Empire
gptkbp:role siege warfare
shock troops
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of territory
gptkbp:tactics flanking maneuvers
surprise attacks
combined arms operations
encirclement
hit-and-run attacks
pursuit of fleeing enemies
pincer movements
gptkbp:training rigorous drills
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Assyrian_campaigns
defensive operations
offensive campaigns
flank attacks
Assyrian conquests