Cannae: Survive the Disaster

Rome vs Carthage

216 BC · Cannae, Italy

Historical Briefing

At Cannae in 216 BC, Hannibal's double envelopment annihilated a far larger Roman army — one of the worst defeats Rome ever suffered. Yet Rome's refusal to surrender, and its ability to raise new armies, turned even catastrophe into eventual victory.

Tactical Lesson

Avoid overcommitting; keep two units in play and survive the trap.

Scenario Rules

  • Carthage Cavalry gain +1 ATK while you control fewer units than the enemy.

Objectives

  • ★1 Survive until turn 8
  • ★2 CONTROL_UNITS
  • ★3 Destroy 2 Carthage units

Battle Report

Cannae taught Rome that survival and reorganization could outlast even total defeat.