The Ambush at Lake Trasimene: Hannibal's Bold Strategy Unfolds

The transcript details Hannibal's strategic maneuvers during the Second Punic War, focusing on his crossing of the Arno River and the ambush at Lake Trasimene. Despite Roman efforts to block his advance, Hannibal's unexpected march through difficult terrain allowed him to surprise the Roman forces. The ambush at Lake Trasimene resulted in a significant Roman defeat, leading to despair in Rome and the appointment of a dictator to counter Hannibal's threat.

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