battle of Trasimeno

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Definition

Proper noun A significant military engagement during the Second Punic War, fought in 217 BC near Lake Trasimeno (Trasimene) in central Italy. In this battle, the Carthaginian forces led by Hannibal decisively defeated the Roman army commanded by Consul Gaius Flaminius Nepos. It is renowned as one of the largest and most successful ambushes in military history.

Usage

This term is used specifically to refer to this historical event. It functions as a proper noun, the name of the battle. * The Battle of Trasimeno was a catastrophic defeat for Rome. * Hannibal's tactics at the Battle of Trasimeno are still studied in military academies. * Historians often discuss the Battle of Trasimeno in the context of Hannibal's Italian campaign.

Advanced Usage
  • The battle is sometimes referenced metaphorically to describe a devastating ambush or a seemingly inevitable defeat.
    • The corporate takeover was a Battle of Trasimeno for the smaller company, caught completely by surprise.
Variants and Related Words
  • Battle of Lake Trasimeno: An alternative name for the same event.
  • Trasimene: The anglicized name of the lake (Lago Trasimeno).
  • Ambush: The primary tactical feature of this battle.
Synonyms
  • The Battle of Lake Trasimeno (direct synonym).
  • The Trasimene engagement (less common).
Related Phrases and Context
  • Second Punic War: The broader conflict in which the battle took place.
  • Hannibal's ambush: A descriptive phrase often associated with this battle.
  • Gaius Flaminius: The Roman consul defeated and killed in the battle.
Noun
  1. a battle in central Italy where Hannibal defeated the Romans under Flaminius in 217 BC

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