The ghosts of Cannae
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Robert L. O'Connell, one of the most admired names in military history, tells the whole story of Cannae for the first time, giving a stirring account of this apocalyptic battle of the Second Punic War, and its causes and consequences.
CampaignsPunic War, 2nd, 218-201 B.C.Cannae, Battle of, Italy, 216 B.C.ArmyRelationsHistoryHannibal, 247-182 B.CCannae, Battle of, Italy, 216 B.CPunic War, 2nd, 218-201 B.CNew York Times reviewedHannibal, 247 b.c-182 b.c.Punic wars