The word "pikemen" is usually used to describe troops assaulting the flanks of the Roman army in this battle, which used increased maniple depth and was the largest yet assembled.
For one army's size at this battle, Livy notes only 10,000 more men than normal, but Polybius gives a force of eight legions plus allies. The word "pikemen" is usually used to describe troops assaulting the flanks of the Roman army in this battle, which used increased maniple depth and was the largest yet assembled. (*) Fabius Cunctator's delaying strategy was made standard after this battle, at which Aemilius Paulus and Terentius Varro's forces were double-enveloped and slaughtered. For 10 points, name this last devastating victory for Hannibal in Italy.
For one army's size at this battle, Livy notes only 10,000 more men than normal, but Polybius gives a force of eight legions plus allies.
Battle of Cannae