CLA 1102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: First Macedonian War

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: CLA 1102
• Professor: Richard Burgess

Document Summary

Back in 218 bc, romans are fighting hannibal in spain. By 211 bc, rome is destroyed both commanders die. Son and nephew of commanders, p. scipion = new general by 206 bc fights. Back in 215 bc, syracusans still had territory in south went over to hannibal. 3rd attack against syracuse starting in 215. In 212 bc, syracuse finally falls to the romans. First time being captured were previously allies. Capture of syracuse is important: archimedes was living in syracuse at the time and was helping them fight against the romans. Devised big cranes that would lift boats out of the water and wreck them. Romans want him alive send soldiers out to fight. First macedonian war: fought against philip 5th of macedone who supported hannibal (greek) 215-205 bc: defeat him and force him back as punishment. 4 fronts: 200 ships, 25 legions with paper weight of 150,000 men.