The Battle of Lake Trasimene

(217 BC)

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The The battle of Lake Trasimene was fought in 217 BC. Lake Trasimene (Lacus Trasimenus) is the largest lake in Etruria in north-central Italy, home of the ancient Etruscans. The Roman general was the consul Flaminius. His army was ambushed by Hannibal, and driven into the lake itself.

 
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