Exceptional historical tapestry from Brussels on the theme of Hannibal's battle, finely woven in wool and silk around 1560- 1580.

The Battle of Hannibal;

The Battle of Cannae, fought in 216 BC during the Second Punic War, was one of the most famous confrontations in military history. Pitting the forces of Carthage led by the brilliant general Hannibal Barca against the Roman army led by consuls Lucius Aemilius Paullus and Gaius Terentius Varro, the battle took place near the town of Cannae, in southern Italy.Hannibal, despite his numerical inferiority, implemented a daring tactic. He lured the Roman army into a position where its flanks were exposed, then employed a classic envelopment maneuver, encircling the Romans and trapping them in a deadly circle. Carthage's forces, including the formidable Hispanic and Numidian warriors, inflicted a devastating defeat on the Romans.

The battle of Cannae was a disaster for Rome, with an estimated 50,000 Roman soldiers killed, including the two consuls. The victory reinforced Hannibal's reputation as an outstanding military strategist and put Rome on the defensive for many years.

Cannae remains a classic example of the skilful use of strategy and tactics in military history, illustrating how a talented commander can overcome seemingly numerical obstacles to win a major battle.

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