Unknown Story

Carthiginian forces led under Hannibal defeat Roman army under Tiberius Sempronius Longus on banks of Trebbia River and it Was hannibal's first major victory
Roman consul Publius Corneliud Scipio was wounded in a cavalry skirmish at Ticinus River and withdrew his forces back to Placentia (Modern Piacenza) near the meeting point of Trebbia and Po River.
Hannibal moved his army to the Trebbia River across Sempronius’ army camp on the eve of the winter solstice. It was bitter cold and Hannibal told his men to slather themselves in grease and body fat to pack body warmth.
Hannibal sends Numidian Cavalry across the river to taunt the Romans. This provokes Sempronius to send romans across the freezing river with no food.
The battle begins between the romans and Carthigian forces. The romans have the numerical advantage but are freezing, hungry, and fatigued. This entails the victory of Hannibal because his forces are well rested, warm, and ready to battle.
Roman soldiers are trampled to death by elephants or cut down when going back to the river. The Romans are additionally flanked from an assault on the rear lead by Hannibal’s younger brother Mago.#160;At least 15,000 romans died, and a possible 12000-15000 were take as prisoners. The Carthigians suffered 5,000 casualties.#160;As a result of this battle, Romans fled back to Placentia where they planned to camp at until spring.

Vytvořeno přes 40 milionů storyboardů

K Vyzkoušení Není Potřeba Žádné Stahování, Žádná Kreditní Karta a Žádné Přihlášení!