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    What famous battle, some 30 miles north of Rome, qualifies as one of the greatest ambushes in military history and who was the victorious commander?

    Question #111068. Asked by flem-ish. (Nov 26 09 3:29 PM)


    JaneofGaunt

    		Battle of Lake Trasimene, 24th June, 217 BC.
    Roman Commander: Gaius Flaminius
    Carthaginian Commander: Hannibal
    Hannibal victorious.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Lake_Trasimene

    Nov 26 09, 6:44 PM

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