HistoryMarche - Season 4 Episode 21 Battle of Silva Litana, 216 BC ⚔️ Hannibal (Part 14) ⚔️ Second Punic War
On August 2nd, 216 BC, Hannibal achieved a monumental victory at Cannae, decisively defeating Rome's largest army. This battle became a historical benchmark for military losses in Rome, not surpassed for 600 years. Survivors, including a young tribune named Publius Scipio, regrouped, vowing never to betray Rome. Despite the victory, Hannibal chose not to march on Rome, hindered by logistics and the need for reinforcements. Meanwhile, Rome began to recover, drafting new legions and shoring up defenses, illustrating the resilience and strategic depth that would eventually turn the tide of the war.
- Genre: Documentary, Animation
- Studio: YouTube, YouTube Premium
- Keyword: battle, world history
- Cast: David McCallion
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