jan 1, 217 BC - A chance to attack

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After Hannibal's victory at Lake Trasimene Hannibal was presented with an opportunity to march on Rome being only 80 miles out from it but decided to withdraw after his victory.

I think Hannibal lacked the confidence to take Rome after already facing a battle and a loss in Rome could hurt his troops more.

A siege of Rome would win the war bringing a fall to the Roman empire and lessening their influence on civilization.

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