Second Punic War: Hannibal's Tactics and Roman Resilience

Second Punic War: Hannibal's Tactics and Roman Resilience
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In the Second Punic War, the Carthaginian general Hannibal faced off against the Romans, including notable figures like Publius Cornelius Scipio, Hasdrubal Barca, and Gaius Flaminius. The battles of Lake Trasimene and Cannae were pivotal moments, showcasing Hannibal's strategic brilliance and the Romans' determination. Despite setbacks, leaders such as Quintus Fabius Maximus Cunctator and Scipio Aemilianus Africanus the Elder played crucial roles in turning the tide. The conflict is a testament to the tenacity and tactics of both sides in one of ancient history's most renowned wars.

  • Hannibal
  • Second Punic War
  • Romans
  • Lake Trasimene
  • Cannae

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  1. Carthaginians Romans Hannibal Barca Publius Cornelius Scipio (consul) Hasdrubal Barca Gaius Flaminius Nepos (consul d. Trasimene) Mago Barca (dictator) Quintus Fabius Maximus Cunctator Maharbal Gaius Terentius Varro (survives Cannae) Lucius Aemilius Paullus (doesn t) Servilius Geminus (ex-consul: also doesn t) Gaius Claudius Nero (consul) Marcus Licinius Salinator (consul) Scipio Aemilianus (Africanus) the Elder

  2. Image:Second Punic War Battles.gif

  3. Lake Trasimene; Flaminius for the Romans leads his men forward without breakfast; already tired by the time they meet up with the Carthaginians

  4. Image:Battle of lake trasimene.gif

  5. The battlefield today (view from NE: shoreline has shifted)

  6. Gauls in centre hold for a long time, but gradually pushed back

  7. Libyans held back until the Romans are in the trap; Carthaginian cavalry return

  8. the victor is not victorious, if the vanquished does not consider himself so - Ennius

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