Battle of Lake Trasimenus

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Definition

Proper noun A significant battle fought in 217 BC during the Second Punic War, where the Carthaginian general Hannibal decisively ambushed and destroyed a Roman army commanded by the consul Gaius Flaminius near Lake Trasimene in central Italy.

Usage

This term is used as a specific historical reference to this particular military engagement. * The Battle of Lake Trasimene is studied as a classic example of a successful military ambush. * Historians analyze the tactics used by Hannibal at the Battle of Lake Trasimene.

Advanced Usage
  • The battle is often cited in military strategy discussions for its use of terrain and psychological surprise.
  • It can be referenced metaphorically to describe a devastating or surprise defeat in a non-military context (e.g., "The election was a political Battle of Lake Trasimene for the incumbent party").
Variants and Related Words
  • Battle of Trasimene: A common shortened variant of the full name.
  • Ambush at Trasimene: A descriptive phrase highlighting the battle's defining characteristic.
Synonyms
  • The Trasimene ambush
  • The Battle of Trasimeno (using the Italian name for the lake)
Related Phrases/Idioms
  • A Trasimene-style ambush: A phrase used to describe a trap that uses natural features to conceal the attacker and ensure the complete destruction of the target.
Noun
  1. a battle in 217 BC in which Hannibal ambushed a Roman army led by Flaminius

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