Battle of Lake Trasimene (217 BC)

Battle of Lake Trasimene (Carthage vs Rome) took place in 217 BC during Second Punic War.

Battle facts

• Year: 217 BC
• Date: 21 June 217 BC
• Era: Classical
• Conflict: Second Punic War
• Side A: Carthage
• Side B: Rome
• Commanders (A): Hannibal
• Commanders (B): Gaius Flaminius
• Casualties: 1,500 or 2,500 killed|Many wounded (Carthage), 15,000 killed|6,000–10,000 captured (Rome)
• Outcome: Carthaginian victory
• Coordinates: 43.197°, 12.085°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Lake Trasimene · Wikidata entry