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Hannibal's Stalemate
- Hannibal's presence in Italy was a persistent problem for Rome.
- He was too strong to be driven off, but not strong enough to conquer them.
Hannibal's Concerns
- Hannibal's prolonged presence in Italy depended on continued support from Carthage.
- Dwindling resources made him fear a repeat of his father's abandonment in Sicily.
Hasdrubal's Arrival
- Hasdrubal marched from Spain to Italy with reinforcements for Hannibal.
- The Romans recognized the threat of a combined Carthaginian force.