Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn/Transcripts/Part 2: Difference between revisions

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''A geographical map of the battlefield at Cannae with blue and red markers is projected on the table. The cadets around the table follow in fascination.''
''A geographical map of the battlefield at Cannae with blue and red markers is projected on the table. The cadets around the table follow in fascination.''


*'''Mehaffey''': "Red represents the Romans' troops, blue, Hannibal's. Hannibal placed his spear-men and slingers at the front. Behind him, his swordsmen flanked by cavalry. When the Romans attacked, Hannibal's swordsmen retreated. To the Romans that seemed to be due to their force but in reality Hannibal had ordered the retreat. As the Romans continued to drive the swordsmen back, Hannibal's cavalry galloped in from behind. Once the attacking pincers connected, the Romans where completely surrounded."
*'''Mehaffey''': "Red represents the Romans' troops, blue, Hannibal's. Hannibal placed his spear-men and slingers at the front. Behind him, his swordsmen flanked by cavalry. When the Romans attacked, Hannibal's swordsmen retreated. To the Romans that seemed to be due to their force but in reality Hannibal had ordered the retreat. As the Romans continued to drive the swordsmen back, Hannibal's cavalry galloped in from behind. Once the attacking pincers connected, the Romans were completely surrounded."


*'''Michael Sullivan''': "This is an actual strategy?"
*'''Michael Sullivan''': "This is an actual strategy?"