Latin A-Level
Hannibal's early oath and command
What Hannibal's early oath and command means in Latin A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Hannibal's early oath and command
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Reference: OCR
Chapters 1–6 trace Hannibal's oath and his command in Spain, before the crossing of the Alps and the victories at the Trebia, Trasimene and Cannae.
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