Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Carthage
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Carthage's decline in power
expansion of influence in the region loss of Sicily |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Carthaginian losses significant
Roman losses minimal |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Rome
gptkb:Carthage |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Hannibal_Gisco
gptkb:Gaius_Lutatius_Catulus |
| gptkbp:crew |
approximately 150 ships
approximately 200 ships |
| gptkbp:date |
241 BC
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Lutatius
|
| gptkbp:has_ability |
arrived in time
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:First_Punic_War
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
shifted power balance in the region
|
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Livy
gptkb:Appian gptkb:Polybius |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
the Battle of the Aegates
|
| gptkbp:influence |
subsequent Roman naval strategy
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Aegates_Islands
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
innovative
Roman use of corvus |
| gptkbp:mood |
boosted after victory
|
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
well-prepared
poorly maintained strengthened post-battle significantly weakened |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Lilybaeum
|
| gptkbp:result |
Roman victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
end of the First Punic War
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
control of Sicily
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:Hannibal_Gisco
gptkb:Gaius_Lutatius_Catulus aggressive tactics over 100 ships defensive positioning diminished after defeat failed to arrive superior maneuverability outdated led to peace negotiations attempted encirclement questioned after defeat blockade attempts celebrated after victory decisive engagement at sea less than 20 ships secured dominance in the western Mediterranean |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:battle
|