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Battle of the Trebia

-218 Emilia-Romagna Feldschlacht

The battle of Trebia, 218 B.C., second Punic War, between Carthaginians and Romans.

The battle of Trebia, 218 B.C., second Punic War, between Carthaginians and Romans.

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The battle of Trebia, 218 B.C., second Punic War, between Carthaginians and Romans.

The battle of Trebia, 218 B.C., second Punic War, between Carthaginians and Romans.

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Spanish translation of Battle Trebia fr by Sémhur

Spanish translation of Battle Trebia fr by Sémhur

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The battle of Trebia, 218 B.C., second Punic War, between Carthaginians and Romans.

The battle of Trebia, 218 B.C., second Punic War, between Carthaginians and Romans.

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Trebiai csata i. e. 218-ban

Trebiai csata i. e. 218-ban

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Mémorial de la bataille de la Trebbia (218 av. J.-C.) représentant un des éléphants carthaginois, Rivalta Trebbia, Italie

Mémorial de la bataille de la Trebbia (218 av. J.-C.) représentant un des éléphants carthaginois, Rivalta Trebbia, Italie

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La battaglia del fiume Trebbia (218 a.C.)

La battaglia del fiume Trebbia (218 a.C.)

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In December 218 BC, after luring the Roman forces out of their camp and onto a battlefield of Hannibal's choosing, the Carthaginian and Roman forces formed up ready for battle.

In December 218 BC, after luring the Roman forces out of their camp and onto a battlefield of Hannibal's choosing, the Carthaginian and Roman forces formed up ready for battle.

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مُخطط معركة تريبيا بين الرومان والقرطاجيين بقيادة حنبعل برقا.

مُخطط معركة تريبيا بين الرومان والقرطاجيين بقيادة حنبعل برقا.

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In December 218 BC, Hannibal and his Carthaginian forces inflicted a heavy defeat on the Romans at the Battle of the Trebia.

In December 218 BC, Hannibal and his Carthaginian forces inflicted a heavy defeat on the Romans at the Battle of the Trebia.

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In December 218 BC, Hannibal provoked the Romans into the first major battle of the Second Punic War by harrying them with his cavalry, which lured the Roman forces out of their camp and onto a battlefield of Hannibal's choosing.

In December 218 BC, Hannibal provoked the Romans into the first major battle of the Second Punic War by harrying them with his cavalry, which lured the Roman forces out of their camp and onto a battlefield of Hannibal's choosing.

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Battle of Trebbia (engraving by Matthäus Merian, cca 1625)

Battle of Trebbia (engraving by Matthäus Merian, cca 1625)

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Battle of Trebbia (engraving by Matthäus Merian, cca 1625)

Battle of Trebbia (engraving by Matthäus Merian, cca 1625)

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The battle of Trebia, 218 B.C., second Punic War, between Carthaginians and Romans

The battle of Trebia, 218 B.C., second Punic War, between Carthaginians and Romans

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The battle of Trebia, 218 B.C., second Punic War, between Carthaginians and Romans  La bataille de la Trébie, -218, durant la seconde guerre punique, entre les Carthaginois et les Romains.

The battle of Trebia, 218 B.C., second Punic War, between Carthaginians and Romans La bataille de la Trébie, -218, durant la seconde guerre punique, entre les Carthaginois et les Romains.

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The battle of Trebia, 218 B.C., second Punic War, between Carthaginians and Romans.
1 Carthaginian camp
2 Carthaginian cavalry
3 Carthaginian infantry
4 Mago Barca's detachment
5 Trebia river
6 Roman cavalry
7 Roman infantry
8 Roman camp
9 Po river
0 City of Placentia (Piacenza)

The battle of Trebia, 218 B.C., second Punic War, between Carthaginians and Romans. 1 Carthaginian camp 2 Carthaginian cavalry 3 Carthaginian infantry 4 Mago Barca's detachment 5 Trebia river 6 Roman cavalry 7 Roman infantry 8 Roman camp 9 Po river 0 City of Placentia (Piacenza)

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Схема битвы при Треббии

Схема битвы при Треббии

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The battle of the Trebia

The battle of the Trebia

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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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