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The peace that followed the First Punic War was shallow and fractious, with the resumption of hostilities in 218 BC sparked by Carthaginian expansion in Iberia seeing Rome suffer some of the worst defeats in her entire history.
The Carthaginian army was a composite affair primarily made up of a number of levies from Africa and around the Mediterranean augmented by mercenaries and allies, and these troops crushed the Roman heavy infantry maniples in a series of battles across Southern Europe. Improvements made to their military, however, would see Roman revenge visited on Hannibal in full measure by Scipio, who would beat him at his own game and bring Roman legions to the gates of Carthage itself.
In this study, the epic battles at Lake Trasimene (217 BC), Cannae (216 BC), and Ilipa (206 BC) are explored in detail, supported by carefully chosen illustrations and specially commissioned full-colour artwork and mapping.
Published | Aug 23 2018 |
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Format | Ebook (PDF) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 80 |
ISBN | 9781472828064 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Series | Combat |
Short code | CBT 35 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Campbell delivers insights from the points of views of the fighting men and inspects their arms and equipment. He also explores key clashes in detail in this concise and colorful account.
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This excellent offering by Osprey gives a pretty amazing overview of the clash between two of the greatest armies on their age. For ancient history buffs, the books provides beautiful maps and renditions of the events occurring during the Second Punic War…
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