Hannibal's Road: The Second Punic War in Italy, 213–203 BC
Mar 2017 · Pen and Sword
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Many books have been written on the Second Punic War and Hannibal in particular but few give much space to his campaigns in the years from 213 203 BC. Most studies concentrate on Hannibals series of stunning victories in the early stages of the war, culminating at Cannae in 216 BC, then refocus on the activities of his nemesis ,Scipio Africanus, in Spain until the two meet in the final showdown at Zama. But this has led to the neglect of some of the Carthaginian genius most remarkable campaigns. By 212 the wider war was definitely going against the Carthaginians. Yet Hannibal, despite being massively outnumbered and with little support from home, was able to sustain his polyglot army and campaign actively across southern Italy for another ten years. His skilful manoeuvring and victory in numerous engagements kept several veteran armies of the normally aggressive Romans tied up and on the defensive, until Scipios invasion of North Africa pulled him home to defend Carthage. Mike Roberts follows the course of these remarkable events in detail, analysing Hannibals strategy and aims in this phase of the war and revealing a genius that had lost none of its lustre in adversity.
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October 30, 2024
This book is the most detail account of the war in Italy after 216BC. the author clearly has great respect for Hannibal but doesn't appear to be biased towards him in the same way the Dodge is. Wonderful book and well researched. Highly recommend
MADAIL ZURIEL UZKAREL AEONID DUCERIUS ABNER.
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April 6, 2024
*DUDE,WHERE'S MY RESPECT BY TV TROPES...................................................................................................................* *This obsession has cost the Salamanders in resources..........* *This obsession has cost the Salamanders in resources..........* *This obsession has cost the Salamanders in resources..........*
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Mike Roberts is a social worker by training but has had a long-standing interest in the military history of the Classical world. He is the co-author (with his good friend Bob Bennett) of several well-received books: The Wars of Alexanders Successors (volumes I and II); The Twilight of the Hellenistic World and The Spartan Supremacy. He lives in Dudley.
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