Across the Alps: The Battle of Trebbia (218 BC)

“The Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage began in 218 BC. In the winter of that year Hannibal crossed the Alps and invaded Italy with a large army." "The first major engagement came near the Trebbia River where a Roman army confronted the invaders. The battle was a disaster for the Romans. Hannibal encircled them with the help of a surprise attack on the Roman rear led by his brother Mago. The Roman army broke and routed across the river with heavy casualties.” A miniatures wargame intended for classroom use with two teams of students (grades 6-8). The game is designed to be played on a 7.5x5 foot table using 1/72 scale plastic miniatures mounted two per base, except for elephants and commanders which are mounted singly. Free print-and-play paper miniatures are also provided for use with the rules. Units portrayed in the game include Commanders, Cavalry, Infantry, Skirmishers, and Elephants.