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The Battle of Cannae (216 B.C.E.)
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Music is Beethoven's Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111 - I. Maestoso - Allegro con brio ed appassionato, performed by Daniel Veesey
published: 29 Jun 2015
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Battle of Cannae, 216 BC (Chapter 3) ⚔️ The Carnage ⚔️ Hannibal (Part 13) - Second Punic War
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📝 Sources:
Adrian Goldsworthy – Cannae, Hannibal’s Greatest Victory
Adrian Goldsworthy – Fall of Carthage
Robert L. O’Connell – The Ghosts of Cannae
Nigel Bagnall - The Punic Wars, 264 - 146 BC
Mark H...
published: 19 Oct 2020
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BATTLE OF CANNAE l 216 BC Rome vs Carthage l One of Hannibal's Greatest Victories l Cinematic
The Battle of Cannae occurred on August 2, 216 BCE between Carthaginian forces led by Hannibal Barca and Roman forces led by Lucius Aemilius Paullus and Gaius Terentius Varro.
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Total War Rome 2 - Roma Invicta
Roma Total War - Divinitus
Rome Total War - Lost Souls
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published: 22 Feb 2020
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Battle Of Cannae
Hannibal Barca and his brother Mago destroy a much larger Roman force in Cannae,Italy.
published: 24 May 2011
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Hannibal (PARTS 11 - 13) ⚔️ Battle of Cannae, 216 BC ⚔️ FULL DOCUMENTARY ⚔️ Second Punic War
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📝 This is the full documentary of the Battle of Cannae from our Hannibal series, parts 11-13, a detailed analysis of Hannibal's biggest tactical masterpiece.
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Many thanks to Fabio Naskino Fiorenz...
published: 21 Nov 2020
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The Battle of Cannae
Perhaps no great defeat has been more famous across time that one fought in the Second Punic War, when the feared Hannibal of Carthage crossed the Alps intent on sacking Rome. In a series of brilliant strategic victories, Hannibal threatened the very existence of the Roman Republic. And Hannibal perhaps never came closer to the defeat of his foes than when he met an unprecedented eight Roman legions on fields of Italia, near the small ancient village of Cannae
This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As very few images of the actual event are available in the Public Domain, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration.
You can purchase the bow tie worn in this episode at...
published: 30 Aug 2021
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The Battle of Cannae
One of the most accurate ancient battle depictions in modern media.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Cannae
Swearing vengeance against Rome for the humiliation they inflicted on Carthage, Hannibal Barca in his Iberian kingdom set out on an audacious plan to strike at Rome's heart in Italy, by marching an army of between 60,000 and 80,000 men overland through southern Gaul and over the Alps.
Somewhere over 40,000 arrived in Italy with Hannibal some months later.
With inferior numbers, Hannibal wielded a tactical and strategic genius which allowed him to twice outsmart and defeat the Roman armies at Lake Trasimene and the River Trebia.
Appointed Dictator by the Senate of Rome, Quintus Fabius Maximus was not about to let Hannibal demolish and humiliate the Romans again. ...
published: 18 Mar 2010
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Battle of Cannae - Hannibal - BBC
Dramatic re-imagining of the events at the Battle of Cannae - the battle that shamed the Roman Empire. Free clip from the BBC.
This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/
published: 29 Oct 2007
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The Battle of Cannae: Rome's greatest defeat
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The Battle of Cannae was the greatest victory by possibly the greatest ever general. Few engagements were ever so one-sided in result, and on a scale that staggers the imagination.
I made this while visiting Sweden for a wedding, and had to shoot it on my old little camera, and edit it away from the internet on my laptop, so it doesn't quite fit the usual Lindybeige house style. When I uploaded it, it took fourteen hours.
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published: 29 Aug 2019
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Rome's Bloodiest Battle | The Day Rome Nearly Fell! | Cannae | 216 BC | History Documentary
Dive deep into one of the darkest days of Roman history: the Battle of Cannae in 216 BC. This riveting account uncovers how Hannibal Barca, Carthage's brilliant strategist, orchestrated a battle plan that would go down as one of the most ingenious in ancient warfare. Rome, the unstoppable behemoth of the Mediterranean, experienced its bloodiest conflict, forever etching the date into historical annals.
Join us as we meticulously break down the events leading up to that fateful day, the unmatched tactics of the Carthaginian army, and the desperate maneuvers of the Roman legions fighting for their survival. We'll explore the emotions, the chaos, and the sheer brutality of a battle that would determine the fate of an empire. Discover the true magnitude of Rome's loss, the heroes who stood ou...
published: 24 Sep 2023
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The Battle of Cannae (216 B.C.E.)
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Music is Beethoven's Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111 - I. Maestoso - Allegro con brio ed appassionato, performed by Daniel Veesey
- published: 29 Jun 2015
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22:36
Battle of Cannae, 216 BC (Chapter 3) ⚔️ The Carnage ⚔️ Hannibal (Part 13) - Second Punic War
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👉 Hanni...
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🎼 Music:
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📝 Sources:
Adrian Goldsworthy – Cannae, Hannibal’s Greatest Victory
Adrian Goldsworthy – Fall of Carthage
Robert L. O’Connell – The Ghosts of Cannae
Nigel Bagnall - The Punic Wars, 264 - 146 BC
Mark Healy – Cannae 216 BC
Adrian Goldsworthy – Roman Warfare
Polybius – Histories
Dexter Hoyos – A companion to the Punic Wars
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🎼 Music:
Peaks of Atlas - Omri Lahav
📝 Sources:
Adrian Goldsworthy – Cannae, Hannibal’s Greatest Victory
Adrian Goldsworthy – Fall of Carthage
Robert L. O’Connell – The Ghosts of Cannae
Nigel Bagnall - The Punic Wars, 264 - 146 BC
Mark Healy – Cannae 216 BC
Adrian Goldsworthy – Roman Warfare
Polybius – Histories
Dexter Hoyos – A companion to the Punic Wars
#carthage #rome #hannibal
- published: 19 Oct 2020
- views: 1571878
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BATTLE OF CANNAE l 216 BC Rome vs Carthage l One of Hannibal's Greatest Victories l Cinematic
The Battle of Cannae occurred on August 2, 216 BCE between Carthaginian forces led by Hannibal Barca and Roman forces led by Lucius Aemilius Paullus and Gaius T...
The Battle of Cannae occurred on August 2, 216 BCE between Carthaginian forces led by Hannibal Barca and Roman forces led by Lucius Aemilius Paullus and Gaius Terentius Varro.
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Reworked Animations
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Rome Total War OST - Carthage
Medieval 2 Total War - Octli
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Total War Rome 2 - Roma Invicta
Roma Total War - Divinitus
Rome Total War - Lost Souls
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The Battle of Cannae occurred on August 2, 216 BCE between Carthaginian forces led by Hannibal Barca and Roman forces led by Lucius Aemilius Paullus and Gaius Terentius Varro.
Mods; Ancient Empires Mod
Reworked Animations
Gemfx for Graphics
Aztec Graphics
(My weather and camera settings)
Musics;
Rome Total War OST - Carthage
Medieval 2 Total War - Octli
Rome Total War - Soldiers Chant
Medieval 2 Soundtrack - This is It
Total War Rome 2 - Roma Invicta
Roma Total War - Divinitus
Rome Total War - Lost Souls
"Please note this is an unofficial video and is not endorsed by SEGA or the Creative Assembly in any way. For more information on Total War, please visit www.totalwar.com."
- published: 22 Feb 2020
- views: 1999199
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Battle Of Cannae
Hannibal Barca and his brother Mago destroy a much larger Roman force in Cannae,Italy.
Hannibal Barca and his brother Mago destroy a much larger Roman force in Cannae,Italy.
https://wn.com/Battle_Of_Cannae
Hannibal Barca and his brother Mago destroy a much larger Roman force in Cannae,Italy.
- published: 24 May 2011
- views: 975378
49:35
Hannibal (PARTS 11 - 13) ⚔️ Battle of Cannae, 216 BC ⚔️ FULL DOCUMENTARY ⚔️ Second Punic War
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📝 This is the full documentary of the Battle of Cannae from our Hannibal series, parts 11-13, a detailed analysis of Hannibal's biggest tactical masterpiece.
🚩 This episode and others like it are made possible by the generous support of our patrons on Patreon. If you'd like to help us produce more free content like this, consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/historymarche: https://www.patreon.com/historymarche
📢 Narrated by David McCallion
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Many thanks to Fabio Naskino Fiorenza for allowing us to use his fantastic Hannibal portrait. Check out more of his work here: http://www.puttyandpaint.com/FabioNaskinoFiorenza
🎼 Music:
Peaks of Atlas - Omri Lahav
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📝 Sources:
Adrian Goldsworthy – Cannae, Hannibal’s Greatest Victory
Adrian Goldsworthy – Fall of Carthage
Robert L. O’Connell – The Ghosts of Cannae
Nigel Bagnall - The Punic Wars, 264 - 146 BC
Mark Healy – Cannae 216 BC
Adrian Goldsworthy – Roman Warfare
Polybius – Histories
Dexter Hoyos – A companion to the Punic Wars
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01:11 Battle of Cannae, 216 BC - Chapter 1: Road to Cannae
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📝 This is the full documentary of the Battle of Cannae from our Hannibal series, parts 11-13, a detailed analysis of Hannibal's biggest tactical masterpiece.
🚩 This episode and others like it are made possible by the generous support of our patrons on Patreon. If you'd like to help us produce more free content like this, consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/historymarche: https://www.patreon.com/historymarche
📢 Narrated by David McCallion
🚩 Graphics:
Many thanks to Fabio Naskino Fiorenza for allowing us to use his fantastic Hannibal portrait. Check out more of his work here: http://www.puttyandpaint.com/FabioNaskinoFiorenza
🎼 Music:
Peaks of Atlas - Omri Lahav
EpidemicSound.com
📝 Sources:
Adrian Goldsworthy – Cannae, Hannibal’s Greatest Victory
Adrian Goldsworthy – Fall of Carthage
Robert L. O’Connell – The Ghosts of Cannae
Nigel Bagnall - The Punic Wars, 264 - 146 BC
Mark Healy – Cannae 216 BC
Adrian Goldsworthy – Roman Warfare
Polybius – Histories
Dexter Hoyos – A companion to the Punic Wars
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#hannibal #carthage #rome
- published: 21 Nov 2020
- views: 1130442
11:27
The Battle of Cannae
Perhaps no great defeat has been more famous across time that one fought in the Second Punic War, when the feared Hannibal of Carthage crossed the Alps intent o...
Perhaps no great defeat has been more famous across time that one fought in the Second Punic War, when the feared Hannibal of Carthage crossed the Alps intent on sacking Rome. In a series of brilliant strategic victories, Hannibal threatened the very existence of the Roman Republic. And Hannibal perhaps never came closer to the defeat of his foes than when he met an unprecedented eight Roman legions on fields of Italia, near the small ancient village of Cannae
This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As very few images of the actual event are available in the Public Domain, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration.
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Perhaps no great defeat has been more famous across time that one fought in the Second Punic War, when the feared Hannibal of Carthage crossed the Alps intent on sacking Rome. In a series of brilliant strategic victories, Hannibal threatened the very existence of the Roman Republic. And Hannibal perhaps never came closer to the defeat of his foes than when he met an unprecedented eight Roman legions on fields of Italia, near the small ancient village of Cannae
This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As very few images of the actual event are available in the Public Domain, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration.
You can purchase the bow tie worn in this episode at The Tie Bar:
https://www.thetiebar.com/?utm_campaign=BowtieLove&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_source=LanceGeiger
All events are portrayed in historical context and for educational purposes. No images or content are primarily intended to shock and disgust. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Non censuram.
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- published: 30 Aug 2021
- views: 129334
7:14
The Battle of Cannae
One of the most accurate ancient battle depictions in modern media.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Cannae
Swearing vengeance against Rome for the ...
One of the most accurate ancient battle depictions in modern media.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Cannae
Swearing vengeance against Rome for the humiliation they inflicted on Carthage, Hannibal Barca in his Iberian kingdom set out on an audacious plan to strike at Rome's heart in Italy, by marching an army of between 60,000 and 80,000 men overland through southern Gaul and over the Alps.
Somewhere over 40,000 arrived in Italy with Hannibal some months later.
With inferior numbers, Hannibal wielded a tactical and strategic genius which allowed him to twice outsmart and defeat the Roman armies at Lake Trasimene and the River Trebia.
Appointed Dictator by the Senate of Rome, Quintus Fabius Maximus was not about to let Hannibal demolish and humiliate the Romans again. He began a policy of "delaying", a war of attrition which would starve Hannibal's army out of Italy.
This policy lasted as long as Fabius Maximus's Dictatorship. After it expired, the new Consuls for the year, Gaius Terentius Varro and Lucius Aemilius Paullus, raised an army of some 16 legions numbering between 80,000 and 90,000 men, Roman and Italian, to meet Hannibal Barca and defeat him once and for all.
The ensuing day's battle would be the turning point for the Second Punic War, and the course of Roman and Carthaginian history. Hannibal's tactics would be studied and admired by Rome for hundreds of years to come.
The strategy, as it unfolded, began by presenting Rome with an unavoidably appealing target---the Carthaginian infantry line, slightly ragged, shaped like a crescent. The cavalry met first, with Hannibal's Iberian, Gallic, and Carthaginian cavalry quickly defeating the Romans, and chasing them off the field completely. The Roman army pressed into the infantry, which gave ground steadily, flexing the crescent shape around and creating a sort of crater for the front lines of the Romans to crash into. Much of the center would be stuck in place by the sheer mass of the army moving forward.
On cue, the elite African and Libyan troops of Hannibal's army extended the lines and attacked the Roman flanks, leaving one line of escape. This was sealed shut by the returning heavy cavalry. While virtually every Carthaginian line could fight the Romans, only the Roman lines on the extreme flanks, rear, and front could fight while the rest were crushed in the center, left to panic that they were surrounded, and undoubtedly losing the battle.
Estimates put the Roman casualties at 50,000, with Consul Paullus dead, and over eighty Roman Senators killed. Carthage lost 6,000 dead and 10,000 wounded.
Despite the stunning victory, Hannibal Barca did not press on Rome itself. Theories range, claiming Hannibal could have taken Rome by force, while others put forth that because Barca had no siege equipment, he would have bled his army out on the walls, as the Romans had left a garrison in the city, and would scrape together all the troops they could to defend the city to the death.
Hannibal was ultimately defeated by Publius Cornelius Scipio at the Battle of Zama, after spending over a decade in Italy, victim of returning Dictator Quintus Fabius Maximus's "delaying" tactics, an entire Roman army keeping Hannibal pinned in Italy while Scipio led another army to ultimately destroy Hannibal's "kingdom" in Iberia. Hannibal risked the journey to Carthage with his ragged army when Carthage itself was threatened by Rome.
https://wn.com/The_Battle_Of_Cannae
One of the most accurate ancient battle depictions in modern media.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Cannae
Swearing vengeance against Rome for the humiliation they inflicted on Carthage, Hannibal Barca in his Iberian kingdom set out on an audacious plan to strike at Rome's heart in Italy, by marching an army of between 60,000 and 80,000 men overland through southern Gaul and over the Alps.
Somewhere over 40,000 arrived in Italy with Hannibal some months later.
With inferior numbers, Hannibal wielded a tactical and strategic genius which allowed him to twice outsmart and defeat the Roman armies at Lake Trasimene and the River Trebia.
Appointed Dictator by the Senate of Rome, Quintus Fabius Maximus was not about to let Hannibal demolish and humiliate the Romans again. He began a policy of "delaying", a war of attrition which would starve Hannibal's army out of Italy.
This policy lasted as long as Fabius Maximus's Dictatorship. After it expired, the new Consuls for the year, Gaius Terentius Varro and Lucius Aemilius Paullus, raised an army of some 16 legions numbering between 80,000 and 90,000 men, Roman and Italian, to meet Hannibal Barca and defeat him once and for all.
The ensuing day's battle would be the turning point for the Second Punic War, and the course of Roman and Carthaginian history. Hannibal's tactics would be studied and admired by Rome for hundreds of years to come.
The strategy, as it unfolded, began by presenting Rome with an unavoidably appealing target---the Carthaginian infantry line, slightly ragged, shaped like a crescent. The cavalry met first, with Hannibal's Iberian, Gallic, and Carthaginian cavalry quickly defeating the Romans, and chasing them off the field completely. The Roman army pressed into the infantry, which gave ground steadily, flexing the crescent shape around and creating a sort of crater for the front lines of the Romans to crash into. Much of the center would be stuck in place by the sheer mass of the army moving forward.
On cue, the elite African and Libyan troops of Hannibal's army extended the lines and attacked the Roman flanks, leaving one line of escape. This was sealed shut by the returning heavy cavalry. While virtually every Carthaginian line could fight the Romans, only the Roman lines on the extreme flanks, rear, and front could fight while the rest were crushed in the center, left to panic that they were surrounded, and undoubtedly losing the battle.
Estimates put the Roman casualties at 50,000, with Consul Paullus dead, and over eighty Roman Senators killed. Carthage lost 6,000 dead and 10,000 wounded.
Despite the stunning victory, Hannibal Barca did not press on Rome itself. Theories range, claiming Hannibal could have taken Rome by force, while others put forth that because Barca had no siege equipment, he would have bled his army out on the walls, as the Romans had left a garrison in the city, and would scrape together all the troops they could to defend the city to the death.
Hannibal was ultimately defeated by Publius Cornelius Scipio at the Battle of Zama, after spending over a decade in Italy, victim of returning Dictator Quintus Fabius Maximus's "delaying" tactics, an entire Roman army keeping Hannibal pinned in Italy while Scipio led another army to ultimately destroy Hannibal's "kingdom" in Iberia. Hannibal risked the journey to Carthage with his ragged army when Carthage itself was threatened by Rome.
- published: 18 Mar 2010
- views: 2515021
4:08
Battle of Cannae - Hannibal - BBC
Dramatic re-imagining of the events at the Battle of Cannae - the battle that shamed the Roman Empire. Free clip from the BBC.
This is a channel from BBC Stu...
Dramatic re-imagining of the events at the Battle of Cannae - the battle that shamed the Roman Empire. Free clip from the BBC.
This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/
https://wn.com/Battle_Of_Cannae_Hannibal_BBC
Dramatic re-imagining of the events at the Battle of Cannae - the battle that shamed the Roman Empire. Free clip from the BBC.
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- published: 29 Oct 2007
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The Battle of Cannae: Rome's greatest defeat
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The Battle of Cannae was the greatest victory by possibly the greatest ever general. Few engagements were ever so one-sided in result, and on a scale that staggers the imagination.
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- published: 29 Aug 2019
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Rome's Bloodiest Battle | The Day Rome Nearly Fell! | Cannae | 216 BC | History Documentary
Dive deep into one of the darkest days of Roman history: the Battle of Cannae in 216 BC. This riveting account uncovers how Hannibal Barca, Carthage's brilliant...
Dive deep into one of the darkest days of Roman history: the Battle of Cannae in 216 BC. This riveting account uncovers how Hannibal Barca, Carthage's brilliant strategist, orchestrated a battle plan that would go down as one of the most ingenious in ancient warfare. Rome, the unstoppable behemoth of the Mediterranean, experienced its bloodiest conflict, forever etching the date into historical annals.
Join us as we meticulously break down the events leading up to that fateful day, the unmatched tactics of the Carthaginian army, and the desperate maneuvers of the Roman legions fighting for their survival. We'll explore the emotions, the chaos, and the sheer brutality of a battle that would determine the fate of an empire. Discover the true magnitude of Rome's loss, the heroes who stood out, and the ripple effects that changed Rome's military doctrine forever.
Whether you're a history aficionado or just curious about Rome's epic clashes, this video provides a comprehensive overview of the day Rome nearly met its doom. Engage with us in the comments, share your thoughts, and don't forget to subscribe for more historical deep dives. #Rome #BattleOfCannae #Hannibal #Aditulaudis
This video was made possible using Rome 2 Total War with the Divide et Impera mod.
This is a historical battle from the Second Punic War.
Mods used:
Divide et Impera
Larger Battlefield and Further Deployment Zones
True Bronze ALPHA
Rome HD Recolor
More realistic unit sizes for DEI
Roman Model Extravaganza
Celtic Models Extravaganza
Orbis Terrarum II
Improved Environments
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
04:10 Cannae battlefield deployment
05:25 Hannibal's army
06:33 Skirmish starts
07:57 The Roman army advance
09:26 Cavalry engagements
11:36 Center battlefield engagement
14:13 Romans push back Hannibal's center
16:58 Hannibal reveals his trap
18:04 The roman army encircled
18:59 Roman defeat and conclusion
Music:
Rome Total War soundtrack
Tyler Cunningham - Glory to Rome
Omri Lahav - Peaks of Atlas
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Dive deep into one of the darkest days of Roman history: the Battle of Cannae in 216 BC. This riveting account uncovers how Hannibal Barca, Carthage's brilliant strategist, orchestrated a battle plan that would go down as one of the most ingenious in ancient warfare. Rome, the unstoppable behemoth of the Mediterranean, experienced its bloodiest conflict, forever etching the date into historical annals.
Join us as we meticulously break down the events leading up to that fateful day, the unmatched tactics of the Carthaginian army, and the desperate maneuvers of the Roman legions fighting for their survival. We'll explore the emotions, the chaos, and the sheer brutality of a battle that would determine the fate of an empire. Discover the true magnitude of Rome's loss, the heroes who stood out, and the ripple effects that changed Rome's military doctrine forever.
Whether you're a history aficionado or just curious about Rome's epic clashes, this video provides a comprehensive overview of the day Rome nearly met its doom. Engage with us in the comments, share your thoughts, and don't forget to subscribe for more historical deep dives. #Rome #BattleOfCannae #Hannibal #Aditulaudis
This video was made possible using Rome 2 Total War with the Divide et Impera mod.
This is a historical battle from the Second Punic War.
Mods used:
Divide et Impera
Larger Battlefield and Further Deployment Zones
True Bronze ALPHA
Rome HD Recolor
More realistic unit sizes for DEI
Roman Model Extravaganza
Celtic Models Extravaganza
Orbis Terrarum II
Improved Environments
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
04:10 Cannae battlefield deployment
05:25 Hannibal's army
06:33 Skirmish starts
07:57 The Roman army advance
09:26 Cavalry engagements
11:36 Center battlefield engagement
14:13 Romans push back Hannibal's center
16:58 Hannibal reveals his trap
18:04 The roman army encircled
18:59 Roman defeat and conclusion
Music:
Rome Total War soundtrack
Tyler Cunningham - Glory to Rome
Omri Lahav - Peaks of Atlas
- published: 24 Sep 2023
- views: 413299