At the Battle of Cannae the Romans

question 112

Multiple Choice

At the Battle of Cannae the Romans

• A) suffered a devastating defeat by Hannibal.
• B) defeated the army of Hannibal.
• C) won a great victory, giving them control of the Straits of Messana.
• D) retreated to the walls of Sagantum.
• E) captured and sacked the city of Carthage.

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