Hannibal vs Rome: The Road to Cannae
One of the greatest military commanders in history - it's no wonder Hannibal and Rome so frequently fought.
The Ancients · History Hit
July 31, 202232m 11s
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Show Notes
<p>One of the greatest military commanders in history - it's no wonder Hannibal and Rome so frequently fought.</p><br><p>In the second episode of our Hannibal mini-series, Tristan is once again joined by Dr Louis Rawlings from Cardiff University to examine Hannibal's movements and clashes post-Trasimene.</p><br><p>Looking at the Roman reaction to their second defeat and what happened next, why are these 10 months so important? With horses bathing in vinegar, famed military strategies, and animals being sacrificed - what happened on the road to Cannae?</p><br><p>For more Ancients content, subscribe to our Ancients newsletter <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/sign-up-to-history-hit/?utm_source=timelinenewsletter&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Timeline+Podcast+Campaign" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here.</a>If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at <a href="https://access.historyhit.com/?utm_source=audio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast+Campaign&utm_id=Podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">History Hit</a> - subscribe today!</p>
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