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Definition of Battle of Lake Trasimenus
1. Noun. A battle in 217 BC in which Hannibal ambushed a Roman army led by Flaminius.
Generic synonyms: Pitched Battle
Group relationships: Punic War
Geographical relationships: Italia, Italian Republic, Italy
Lexicographical Neighbors of Battle Of Lake Trasimenus
Literary usage of Battle of Lake Trasimenus
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A History of Rome by Robert Fowler Leighton (1883)
"Battle of Lake Trasimenus (B. c. 217).—The Romans made great preparations for
the next campaign. Four new legions were raised, and provisions and supplies ..."
2. A History of Rome: Amply Illustrated with Maps, Plans, and Engravings by Robert Fowler Leighton (1885)
"The wavering Gauls joined the Carthaginian standard and were eager for the plunder
of Italy. 10. Battle of Lake Trasimenus (B. c. 217). ..."
3. A Manual of Ancient History: From the Remotest Times to the Overthrow of the by Leonhard Schmitz (1855)
"This he experienced immediately after the battle of lake Trasimenus, ... The news
of the battle of Lake Trasimenus had thrown Rome into the greatest ..."
4. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General by Thomas Spencer Baynes (1833)
"Battle of Lake Trasimenus. The two Scipios sent to Spain. 216. Battle of Canna.
Alliance of Hannibal with Philip II. of Macedonia. 211. ..."
5. Eutropius by Eutropius (1898)
"He was chosen dictator in 217 uc, after the battle of Lake Trasimenus. The policy
he adopted is well known. By following Hannibal from place to place, ..."
6. Ancient History for Colleges and High Schools by Philip Van Ness Myers (1899)
"Battle of Lake Trasimenus.—Without waiting for his colleague, who was at Ariminum,
Flaminius hastily set out in pursuit, only to fall into the trap set for ..."
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