Battle of Cannae 216 BC

[CountArach]

I would hardly call Rome oppressed, especially when you consider that they were the ones who escalated the First Punic War.

And no, Hannibal would not have been capable of marching on Rome. His army would not have been able to ensure a steady supply line for long enough to allow him to capture it, and it is unlikely that he had enough men to take Rome by force (Though cutting the aqueducts would certainly help).

[cutepuppy]

I would hardly call Rome oppressed, especially when you consider that they were the ones who escalated the First Punic War.

... and the second, and the third, and the gallic genocide. And what have the romans ever done for us?

[CountArach]

... and the second, and the third, and the gallic genocide. And what have the romans ever done for us?

While the Romans did cause a large part of the Second Punic War, they didn't escalate it with the use of force. The Third Punic War is undeniable.

[KrooK]

Yep fISH - and thats why Hannibal is honorable mentioned. Same like Warsaw Rising.
Cannae was a great battle. But even after that victory Hannibal was not able to take Rome.
Romans very fast prepared defense in the city and overcomed panic into population.
Rome had strong garrison which could be supported by citizens whila Hannibal hadn't had too many men.