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The Second Punic War. Cannae.
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Time for the big one. Cannae is one of the most famous battles of antiquity. Not only did Rome suffer a crushing defeat but the tactics behind the victory have been studied by generals and military tacticians ever since.
In this episode I discuss what happened in the lead up to it, trust me there's a drama at every turn. From dictators to deceptive cattle. Then there's the battle itself which I try to unpack to see how each side approached it and what tactics were used. Aside from the brutality and bloodshed there's a lot to get into.
Full transcription and episode notes (with maps, diagrams and a reading list) on www.ancientblogger.com
Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).
85 episoder
Manage episode 326410421 series 2498995
Time for the big one. Cannae is one of the most famous battles of antiquity. Not only did Rome suffer a crushing defeat but the tactics behind the victory have been studied by generals and military tacticians ever since.
In this episode I discuss what happened in the lead up to it, trust me there's a drama at every turn. From dictators to deceptive cattle. Then there's the battle itself which I try to unpack to see how each side approached it and what tactics were used. Aside from the brutality and bloodshed there's a lot to get into.
Full transcription and episode notes (with maps, diagrams and a reading list) on www.ancientblogger.com
Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).
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