Thursday, April 3, 2008

Battle of Cannae (preview)

This video represents the begining of the study of the battle of Cannae, probably the most important battle of the Second Punic War.
In this video there are demonstrated the maining facts of the battle itself, and, mainly, the strategy used by Hannibal against the two roman generals: consuls Lucius Aemilius Paullus and Gaius Terentius Varro. It's important to refer that this battle taked place in the year 216 BC.
But remember: this movie is just the introduction! The main study will be demonstrated in the next topics. Enjoy!!!



"Warfare History" blog is now open

Hello! First of all I would like to thank you for visit this learnig space. I will trie to give you the greatest information of each topic.

In this blog I will put, in times to times, some information about the greatest battles of all time, like Gaugamela or Cannea. I will talk of the generals, the armies and of the strategy, all this with 100% true. But remember: this is a basic spot.

I too would like to say that we will have a montly question, that is of course related with the world warfare. It would be nice if you can give your idea about the topic.

Once again thank you and please, enjoy!!!