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Battle of the Trebia
-218 • Emilia-Romagna Feldschlacht
Historical Overview
Hannibal's first major victory on Italian soil. He lured the Romans across the river in freezing cold into an ambush.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Decisive Carthaginian victory; Northern Italy falls to Hannibal.
Carthage
- Commander: Hannibal Barkas
- Strength: ca. 30.000 Mann
- Casualties: ca. 5.000
Roman Republic
- Commander: Sempronius Longus
- Strength: ca. 40.000 Mann
- Casualties: ca. 20.000
Strategic Context
Surprise attack on Italy after crossing the Alps to bring the war directly into the Roman heartland.
Conflict / War
Second Punic War
Decisive Carthaginian victory; Northern Italy falls to Hannibal.
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