Cannae: Double Envelopment

Carthage vs Rome

216 BC · Cannae, Italy

Historical Briefing

At Cannae in 216 BC, Hannibal let his center bend and his wings and cavalry close behind the Romans, encircling and destroying a much larger army. The double envelopment remains the textbook example of tactical perfection.

Tactical Lesson

Pressure Rome's infantry with tactics until the envelopment is complete.

Scenario Rules

  • Carthage Cavalry gain +1 ATK when attacking Rome Infantry.

Objectives

  • ★1 Win the duel
  • ★2 Destroy 4 Infantry
  • ★3 Activate 2 tactics

Battle Report

Cannae remains the textbook example of tactical perfection through positioning and timing.