Lake Trasimene: Ambush by the Water

Carthage vs Rome

217 BC · Lake Trasimene, Italy

Historical Briefing

At Lake Trasimene in 217 BC, Hannibal concealed his army in the lakeside hills and destroyed Flaminius's marching legions in the morning fog — antiquity's largest ambush. The terrain itself was his weapon.

Tactical Lesson

Seize and hold the terrain, then destroy Rome's marching column.

Scenario Rules

  • Carthage starts with a Terrain advantage if possible.

Objectives

  • ★1 Win the duel
  • ★2 Control terrain for 3 turns
  • ★3 Destroy 3 Rome units

Battle Report

Trasimene was the largest ambush in antiquity — terrain was Hannibal's ally.