The Battle of Cannae Explained: How Hannibal Crushed 80,000 Roman Soldiers in One Day
A 22 year old king stands at the edge of a steep river. On the other side, a massive Persian army waits to destroy his men. One wrong move means the end of a massive empire before it even begins.
In this video, we break down the Battle of the Granicus River. You will see how Alexander the Great used his Companion cavalry and long pikes to crush the Persian forces. We explore the tactics that won the fight and the moment the young king almost lost his life. It was the ultimate test of the famous hammer and anvil strategy.
00:00 INTRO
00:15 DEPLOYMENT
1:13 THE MECHANISM
2:55 CONSEQUENCE
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