KnowraBattle of RaphiaLinked fromLinked fromThe 8 pages that link to Battle of Raphia, each with the reason it gives.All 8Broader topic 6Related 2Seleucid EmpireBroader topic: It checked Seleucid efforts to take Egypt’s frontier region.War elephantBroader topic: The opposing armies’ elephants collided, revealing differences in their animals and tactics.Hellenistic warfareBroader topic: It is a rare, detailed example of two Hellenistic armies meeting with elephants on both sides.Hellenistic armyBroader topic: Its armies fielded phalanxes, cavalry, and war elephants, making it a revealing test of royal forces.Sargon IIBroader topic: The victory secured Sargon’s authority in the Levant after the revolt of Iamani.Syrian WarsBroader topic: This decisive victory temporarily secured Coele-Syria for the Ptolemies.