The Roman Senate felt secure from land invasion and did not take the precautions against war that they should have. ... This seemed like an impossible task, so the Romans let their guard down. ... Here he destroyed, or so he thought, the Roman army. Although Hannibal defeated the Romans, the Romans refused to admit defeat and regrouped their military forces and drove Hannibal out of Italy. ... The Romans were retaking their country. ...

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• Grade Level: High School