sep 4, 218 BC - 218 BC -Hannibal's army crosses Rhone

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o organizes transports
o some horses are swam across with reigns attached to boats
o Hanno, Hannibal and Mago’s nephew, sent up river to cross and surprise Cavares from their unprotected camp
o Battle with Cavares on other side
 Volcae tribe
o Had sent emissaries ahead laden with presents to bribe the celtic tribes, and received welcome messages from celtic chiefs
o Convince elephants to cross by creating large rafts and covering with earth to blend in with the bank and putting the females on which drew the males

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