5. The Road to Cannae: Pre-Battle Maneuvers
Hannibal’s path to Cannae was marked by unprecedented feats of strategy. His daring crossing of the Alps stunned Rome and brought his multinational army into the Italian heartland. Earlier triumphs at Trebia and Lake Trasimene shattered Roman confidence, showcasing his brilliance in ambush and maneuver warfare. Each encounter left Rome reeling, yet determined to destroy Hannibal once and for all.
