August 217 BC — the Second Punic War
Chapter II · Italy invaded — Italy invaded — the Po valley rises for Hannibal.
Where the commanders stand
- Philip V of Macedon: In Pella · king of macedon
- Q. Fabius Maximus: Encamped at Near Aecae · since Summer 217 BC
- Hannibal Barca: Encamped at the Shadow War begins · since Summer 217 BC
- Publius & Gnaeus Scipio: Encamped at Naval battle of the Ebro · since Spring 217 BC