July 217 BC — the Second Punic War
Chapter II · Italy invaded — Italy invaded — the Po valley rises for Hannibal.
This month
- Fabius Maximus named dictator — Rome turns to the strategy of delay: shadow the enemy, refuse battle, let Italy starve him. (Livy 22.8–9; Polybius 3.87)
Where the commanders stand
- Philip V of Macedon: In Pella · king of macedon
- Q. Fabius Maximus: In Rome · dictator
- Hannibal Barca: Operating in the region of Refit on the Adriatic · 1st month
- Publius & Gnaeus Scipio: Encamped at Naval battle of the Ebro · since Spring 217 BC