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Hannibal and the Punic Wars 

Understanding Cannae: Hannibal’s Orders

October 27, 2015June 18, 2020 Yozan Mosig 0 Comments 'punic wars', Aufidus, cannae, hannibal, Orders

It is morning on August 2nd, 216 BCE. The Carthaginian army under Hannibal has deployed on the plain of Cannae,

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Hannibal and the Punic Wars 

New Perspectives on the Battle of Cannae

September 21, 2015June 18, 2020 Yozan Mosig 0 Comments Barletta, cannae, hannibal

(An edited transcription of a presentation delivered in Barletta, Italy, on the 2230th anniversary of Hannibal’s greatest victory, 2 August

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Hannibal and the Punic Wars 

Cannae Aftermath: The Maharbal and Capua Myths

November 28, 2012June 17, 2020 Yozan Mosig 0 Comments cannae, capua, hannibal, maharbal

This article will examine two popular myths found in the classical record concerning Hannibal’s exploits in Italy immediately after his

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Hannibal and the Punic Wars 

The Magic Of Cannae: Battering Ram Versus Quicksand

November 26, 2012June 17, 2020 Yozan Mosig 0 Comments 'ancient warfare', 'military tactics', cannae, hannibal

What were the key factors enabling Hannibal to achieve victory against overwhelming odds at Cannae? Hannibal’s battlefield genius was multifaceted.

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Hannibal and the Punic Wars 

The Mystery of Cannae: Re-examining Hannibal’s Greatest Victory

November 24, 2012June 17, 2020 Yozan Mosig 0 Comments 'great military victories', cannae, hannibal

The Battle of Cannae, on August 2, 216 BCE, pitted genius against overwhelming odds, brains vs. brawn, a master tactician

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Yozan Mosig

November 1, 2012April 23, 2020 Yozan Mosig 0 Comments 'punic wars', cannae, hannibal

Yozan Dirk Mosig is a Professor of Psychology with a deep interest in Ancient History (particularly the period of the

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