1. The Second Punic War PARS TERTIA – IN ITALIA

2. At last, in Italy  Hannibal loses about 30,000 men crossing the Alps and the Pyrenees.  The remainder of his troops are tired, malnourished and injured.  Hannibal recruits the inhabitants of the Po valley into his army and prepares for battle.

3. Scipio and Hannibal fight  Scipio’s speech pg. 1097  Hannibal’s speech pg. 1132  Stakes are high for both sides.

4. omina sunt mala  Two bad omens befall the Romans:  A wolf enters camp and wounds several soldiers before it leaves.  A swarm of bees are seen over Scipio’s tent.

6. First Battle  Scipio makes a bridge across the Po river and crosses it, heading for Hannibal.  Scipio’s troops suddenly run into Hannibal and battle quickly starts.  Hannibal starts to out flank the Romans.

7. First Battle  The Roman army is thrown into confusion.  Their horsemen and foot troops get entangled.  Men are trampled to death and the horses become agitated.  Scipio is wounded.  The army retreats.

8. Flight from Hannibal  Scipio and his army return to camp but fear that Hannibal will continue his attack during the night.  They set campfires and leave for the Po river.  After crossing the Po they destroy their bridge.