Hannibal's Masterpiece - Cannae 216 BC - Second Punic War DOCUMENTARY

Summary by Krater

This video details the tactical breakdown of the Battle of Cannae in 216 BC, covering the buildup of both Roman and Carthaginian forces, Hannibal's envelopment maneuver, and the devastating defeat suffered by the Roman Republic.

From the video

Answers: How did Hannibal defeat the Romans at the Battle of Cannae?

• Battle of Cannae
• Second Punic War
• Hannibal's double envelopment tactic
• Roman military strategy
• Tactical breakdown of ancient battles

What it concludes

• Hannibal deployed his forces using a weaker curving center to draw in the Roman infantry, leading to a successful double envelopment.
• The Roman army suffered catastrophic losses, including one consul, multiple high-ranking magistrates, and tens of thousands of soldiers.
• Hannibal's tactical superiority and psychological understanding of Roman commanders allowed him to decisively defeat a numerically superior enemy force.