Battle of Cannae 215 BCE.
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Battle of Cannae 215 BCE.
The Second Punic War
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After Lake Trasimene
• The Roman army was almost entirely wiped out.• Bad omens are seen in the city
• Ox jumps out of a second story window • Light in the sky in the form of ships • Temple struck by lightning • Two moons were seen • Stones fell out of sky
• The senate voted to have 3 days of religious observation and sacrifices to appease the gods.
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Small Engagements
• For about two years there were small fights between Hannibal and Rome. • None were decisive. • Hannibal is not doing well:
• Low on food• Needs a decisive battle • He is out manned • He is in enemy territory
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Cannae
Carthage • 50,000 men• Hannibal is the only
general. • His troops are seasoned
and loyal. • They have no where to
run.
Rome• 80,000 men• Two generals • Varro- impetuous, wants a
quick battle.• Aemilius- wants to wait
Hannibal out and win with numerous small victories.
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Cannae
The Department of History, United States Military Academy
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The Department of History, United States Military Academy
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