Wars & Conflicts
Battle of Cannae
August 2, 216 BCEApulia, ItalyHannibal, Lucius Aemilius Paullus
The Experience
The Roman center advanced into a deliberate double envelopment.
Impact
It became history's enduring model of tactical encirclement.
Strategy & Logistics
Built on prior experiments, accumulated knowledge, and sustained preparation.
Cost & Sacrifice
Measured in time, resources, risk, and the consequences carried by those involved.
Milestone
216 BCE
Place
Apulia, Italy
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