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Cannae, the experience of battle in the Second Punic War
Greg Daly
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“One by Greg Daly, Cannae, the experience of battle in the Second Punic War. He writes, very striking fact that there were more Romans and Italians killed in one day of fighting at Cannae than Americans killed in combat during the whole Vietnam War.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Battle of Cannae
For: Students of military history and strategy
Key quote: “Greg Daly puts it in his book, that Cannae may be the most studied battle in history.”
The host discusses the significance of the Battle of Cannae, highlighting its historical impact and the scale of slaughter that occurred. They mention Greg Daly's book as a key resource for understanding the battle's tactics and its relevance to modern military strategy.