roman military

The Battle of Lake Trasimene – episode notes and transcription.

I hope the below helps with the episode. Here’s the episode in case you wanted to listen, the transcription is at the bottom. Maps. Hannibal started out near modern day Bologna (red pin), crossing the Apennines he arrived near Pistoia (yellow pin). Next was the march through a flooded landscape before arriving on dry land. …

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My vlog on the Battle of Cannae

August 2nd 216 BC is traditionally the date for the Battle of Cannae. What better way to understand it better than via my vlog on it from a few years back with a lavish budget spent on a toy elephant? Well, apart from the reasons you have just thought of. Hope you enjoy!