Battle of Lake Trasimene (216 BC)

Battle of Lake Trasimene (Carthage vs Rome) took place in 216 BC during Second Punic War.

Battle facts

Year: 216 BC
Date: -0216-06-1
Era: Classical
Conflict: Second Punic War
Side A: Carthage
Side B: Rome
Commanders (A): Hannibal
Commanders (B): Gaius Flaminius
Casualties: approx. 1,500 or 2,500 killed|Many wounded15,000 killed|6,000–10,000 captured
Outcome: Carthaginian victory
Coordinates: 43.197°, 12.085°