The Battle Of Cann And Terrible Overthrow Of The Roman Army
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The Battle Of Cann And Terrible Overthrow Of The Roman Army
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Author : Henry Stump
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-07-08
The Battle Of Cann And Terrible Overthrow Of The Roman Army written by Henry Stump and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-08 with History categories.
Excerpt from The Battle of Cannae, and Terrible Overthrow of the Roman Army: An Historical Poem and Diagram, Showing the Positions of Both Armies Drawn Up in Order for Battle This small Poem is offered to the public without any formal introduction or explanation of the inducements of the author, (expecting the reader to ascribe its publication to vanity, ) with the remark that it was composed for the amusement of a few leisure hours. If it should not amuse or instruct the unlearned reader in Heathen Mythology, or give a true account, so far as it goes, of the manner of fighting before the use of fire-arms; the brutal neglect of the remains of the slain, and inhuman treatment of prisoners before the Christian era, the design of its publication will be a failure. War in those days was no half way measure, that could generally be closed by negotiation as now, but was waged for conquest and total subjugation. Prisoners were considered the properties of the captors and sold into perpetual slavery or used as gladiators for public amusement and improvement of courage at Rome. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
The Battle Of Cann
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language : en
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Release Date : 2020-03-07
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The Battle Of Cannae
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Author : Henry Stump
language : en
Publisher: Nabu Press
Release Date : 2014-02-21
The Battle Of Cannae written by Henry Stump and has been published by Nabu Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-21 with categories.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
The Battle Of Cannae
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Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-09-11
The Battle Of Cannae written by Charles River Charles River Editors and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-11 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts of the battle *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "Few battles of ancient times are more marked by ability...than the battle of Cannae. The position was such as to place every advantage on Hannibal's side. The manner in which the far from perfect Hispanic and Gallic foot was advanced in a wedge in echelon...was first held there and then withdrawn step by step, until it had reached the converse position...is a simple masterpiece of battle tactics. The advance at the proper moment of the African infantry, and its wheel right and left upon the flanks of the disordered and crowded Roman legionaries, is far beyond praise. The whole battle, from the Carthaginian standpoint, is a consummate piece of art, having no superior, few equal, examples in the history of war." - Theodore Dodge, military historian Although the Romans gained the upper hand over Carthage in the wake of the First Punic War, the legendary Carthaginian general Hannibal brought the Romans to their knees for over a decade during the Second Punic War. While military historians are still amazed that he was able to maintain his army in Italy near Rome for nearly 15 years, scholars are still puzzled over some of his decisions, including why he never attempted to march on Rome in the first place. Regardless, Hannibal was such a threat that the Romans responded in an unprecedented nature when the Carthaginians resumed the campaigning season in the spring of 216 BCE by capturing the city of Cannae, a crucial supply hub, and placing themselves along the line that convoys from the ports and warehouses of the south needed to travel to reach Rome. This was something the Romans could not and did not take lying down; Rome raised the largest army in their city's history, a force of between 80,000 and 100,000 men, and marched south with Consuls Varro and Paullus at the head of the army. This military behemoth disregarded the delaying tactics that Maximus had favored, fully determined to destroy Hannibal once and for all as quickly as possible. Despite the massive horde headed his way, Hannibal was ready for them. He encamped his army near the Aufidus, a river not far from Cannae, and waited. His intelligence told him that Consul Varro, the more influential of the two Roman generals, was a firebrand, talented in attack but with a tendency to overreach himself, and Hannibal resolved to use this flaw to his advantage. Hannibal arrayed his army in the open, sure that Varro would be unable to resist the temptation to offer battle, and then deliberately placed his weakest infantry in the center of his battle-line. Varro led the Roman legions straight at the centre of Hannibal's formation, proceeding in characteristic bull-headed fashion and spearheading the assault himself. Hannibal's troops in the center yielded before the legions, as Hannibal had anticipated, sucking the bulk of the Roman force deep into the centre of Hannibal's formation. Meanwhile, the wings of Hannibal's infantry automatically swung against the flanks of the Roman force while Hannibal's cavalry, led by his celebrated general Maharbal, crushed the Roman cavalry and light infantry deployed to protect the formation's flanks and rear and, in so doing, succeeded in encircling it completely. The Roman force now found itself unable to run or maneuver, completely surrounded by Hannibal's forces. It was one of the earliest examples of the pincer movement in the history of warfare. The result was a massacre, one of the most vicious battles in the history of the world. Around 75% of the Roman army was cut down in the ensuing melee, which would be in the vicinity of between 50,000-80,000 soldiers depending on which initial estimates are considered to be accurate. Among the casualties was the luckless Consul Paullus."
Hannibal S Last Battle
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Author : Brian Todd Carey
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2007-10-18
Hannibal S Last Battle written by Brian Todd Carey and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-18 with History categories.
A “crisply written, well researched . . . superb piece of scholarship about one of the most dramatic and decisive battles in the ancient world” (Journal of Military History). At Zama (in what is now Tunisia) in 202 BC, the armies of two great empires clashed: the Romans under Scipio Africanus and Carthaginians, led by Hannibal. Scipio’s forces would win a decisive, bloody victory that forever shifted the balance of power in the ancient world. Thereafter, Rome became the dominant civilization of the Mediterranean. Here, Brian Todd Carey recounts that battle and the grueling war that led up to it. He offers fascinating insight into the Carthaginian and Roman methods of waging war, their military organizations, equipment, and the tactics the armies employed. He also delivers an in-depth critical assessment of the contrasting qualities and leadership styles of Hannibal and Scipio, the two most celebrated commanders of their age. With vivid prose and detailed maps of the terrains of the time, Hannibal’s Last Battle is an essential text for fans of military history and students of the classical period.
The Battle Of Cannae
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Author : Mark Healy
language : en
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Release Date : 2000-08-25
The Battle Of Cannae written by Mark Healy and has been published by Osprey Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-08-25 with History categories.
Regarded as one of the greatest battles in history, the Battle of Cannae was the most catastrophic defeat ever suffered by the Roman Army. The battle is a masterpiece of battlefield control and Hannibal's stratagem has become a model of the perfectly fought battle, studied in detail at military academies all over the world. This fascinating account reconstructs the battle in detail as well as studying Hannibal's Italian campaign in general, with particular attention to the battles of the Trebbia and Lake Trasimene.
Cannae 216 Bc
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Author : Mark Healy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Cannae 216 Bc written by Mark Healy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Cannae, Battle of, Italy, 216 B.C. categories.
Cannae The Experience Of Battle In The Second Punic War
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Author : Gregory Daly
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2005-08-18
Cannae The Experience Of Battle In The Second Punic War written by Gregory Daly and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-08-18 with History categories.
On a hot and dusty summer's day in 216 BC, the forces of the Carthaginian general Hannibal faced the Roman army in a dramatic encounter at Cannae. Massively outnumbered, the Carthaginians nevertheless won an astonishing victory - one that left more than 50,000 men dead. Gregory Daly's enthralling study considers the reasons that led the two armies to the field of battle, and why each followed the course that they did when they got there. It explores in detail the composition of the armies, and the tactics and leadership methods of the opposing generals. Finally, by focusing on the experiences of those who fought, Daly gives an unparalleled portrait of the true horror and chaos of ancient warfare. This striking and vivid account is the fullest yet of the bloodiest battle in ancient history.
Hannibal
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Author : Theodore Ayrault Dodge
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1891
Hannibal written by Theodore Ayrault Dodge and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1891 with Military art and science categories.
The Fall Of Carthage
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Author : Adrian Goldsworthy
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2012-08-30
The Fall Of Carthage written by Adrian Goldsworthy and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-30 with History categories.
The struggle between Rome and Carthage in the Punic Wars was arguably the greatest and most desperate conflict of antiquity. The forces involved and the casualties suffered by both sides were far greater than in any wars fought before the modern era, while the eventual outcome had far-reaching consequences for the history of the Western World, namely the ascendancy of Rome. An epic of war and battle, this is also the story of famous generals and leaders: Hannibal, Fabius Maximus, Scipio Africanus, and his grandson Scipio Aemilianus, who would finally bring down the walls of Carthage.