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Hannibal's Invasion of Italy
- Hannibal's bold strategy involved a direct invasion of Italy, catching the Romans off guard.
- Scipio, upon learning of Hannibal's advance, chose to send his legions to Spain while he returned to Italy.
Crossing the Alps
- Hannibal's crossing of the Alps was a remarkable feat, hampered by harsh weather and hostile natives.
- His army of 50,000 was reduced to 25,000 by the time they reached Italy, largely due to desertions.
Battle of Ticinus
- The Battle of Ticinus saw the Romans evenly matched in infantry but outmatched in cavalry.
- Scipio was wounded, and the Romans were forced to retreat, demonstrating Hannibal's strength to the Gauls.