December 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: In Rome · dictator
- Hannibal Barca: Winter quarters at Gerunium · 217/16
- Publius & Gnaeus Scipio: Encamped at the brothers united · since Autumn 217 BC