Classical Studies 3450E Lecture 15: Classical Studies 3450 Lecture Notes October 20 2017
22 Oct 2017
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Roman resurgence: capua: 215 213 bce, a number of small campaigns in southern italy, 212 bce, siege of capua, 211 bce, hannibal marches on rome, unsuccessfully, capua falls to the romans, land confiscated, ruled by rome. Roman resurgence: syracuse: 213 bce, rome also besieges syracuse, city surrenders in 211 bce, 211 bce, end of hannibal"s supremacy in italy, roman resources too deep, loyalty of alliance system too strong. Indecisive fighting from 217 214 bce: maintains the status quo, no real major developments. Romans for the rest of the war: later called africanus". Hasdrubal"s march on italy: 211 204 bce. October 20 2017: quintus fabius maximus opposes african war, scipio eager for african war. The war in africa: 204 201 bce: comprised reached, one consul"s province. Battle of zama: 202 bce: relative army sizes, hannibal, 40 000 infantry, scipio, 30 000 infantry, 4000 cavalry, 6100 cavalry.
