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Hannibal's invasion of Italy, Battle
of Cannae, well documented in Cannae 216BC, Hannibal Smashes Rome's Army
by Mark Healy, part of the campaign series of Osprey Books, available from
Cranston Fine Arts.
In the annals of war, one can identify a small number of battles
that can be described as classic - feats of military endeavour that have
held generals and historians spellbound down the centuries. Cannae is such
a battle. In this detailed account, Mark Healy describes Hannibal's
invasion of Italy, his destruction of the Roman Armies sent against him,
the mighty clash at Cannae and the Fabian strategy that denied the
Carthaginians the full fruits of their victory. Background information
explains contemporary military organisation, recruiting and deployment.
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Cannae 216BC, Hannibal
Smashes Rome's Army by Mark Healy
In the annals of war, one can identify a small number of battles
that can be described as classic - feats of military endeavour that have
held generals and historians spellbound down the centuries. Cannae is such
a battle. In this detailed account, Mark Healy describes Hannibal's
invasion of Italy, his destruction of the Roman Armies sent against him,
the mighty clash at Cannae and the Fabian strategy that denied the
Carthaginians the full fruits of their victory. Background information
explains contemporary military organisation, recruiting and deployment.
Book price £12.99. Book serial number Osprey 36.
Post UK- £2.50 (max post for multiple books £6.00).
For Europe £3.00 (each plus one charge of £3.00 recorded fee per
total shipment)
Rest of World £6.00 (each plus one charge of £3.00 recorded fee
per total shipment)
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| The Osprey Campaign Series presents concise,
authoritative accounts of the great conflicts of history. Each volume
begins with an assessment of each commander's campaign strategy, then
recounts the progress of the fighting, blow by blow. More than 90
illustrations, including maps, charts and colour plates accompany the
critical stages of the campaign. Each volume concludes with a brief guide
to the battlefield today, and detailed notes for wargamers. |
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