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Battle of Cannae 215 BCE.

Battle of Cannae 215 BCE. The Second Punic War. 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

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Battle of Cannae 215 BCE.

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  1. Battle of Cannae 215 BCE. The Second Punic War

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. Cannae Carthage Rome 80,000 men Two generals Varro- impetuous, wants a quick battle. Aemilius- wants to wait Hannibal out and win with numerous small victories. • 50,000 men • Hannibal is the only general. • His troops are seasoned and loyal. • They have no where to run.

  5. Cannae The Department of History, United States Military Academy

  6. The Department of History, United States Military Academy

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