Battle of Cannae

Decisive battle in 2nd Punic War, fought by Hannibal after he brought his troops into Italy via the Alps.

Aftermath

 * Fabius needed to secure support of allies
 * Allies were Latin cities, many went over to Hannibal's side
 * drive Hannibal through south of Italy, to Bruttium
 * ​fails to march on Rome, (odd; witholds without cause)
 * supply lines are cut off
 * brother Hasdrubal attempts to bring reinforcements from Spain, but is beaten and killed
 * Hannibal basically finished at this point

in 206, Romans turn attention to Spain, rebuild allies and troops.