Cannae by Gregory Daly

Cannae by Gregory Daly is a study of one of history's most famous battles, the Carthaginian victory over Rome in 216 BC that became the textbook example of the double envelopment.

The book examines the battle in its context, the armies that fought it, the commanders Hannibal and the Roman consuls, and the tactics that produced a catastrophe for Rome. It also considers why Cannae has fascinated generals and historians ever since, and what the battle reveals about ancient warfare at its most decisive.

Key themes readers will explore:

• The road to Cannae in the Second Punic War
• Hannibal's army and the Roman legions
• The tactics of the double envelopment
• Why Rome lost so catastrophically
• Cannae's enduring place in military thought

Who should read this book: Readers interested in ancient warfare and military history, students of Hannibal and Rome, and anyone fascinated by history's great battles.

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