Would Hannibal's men have known about his strategies?
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Hannibal was a superb field commander. He was meticulous and his troops were highly trained and loyal. For example, for an entire army to ambush another entire army, something that has never been seen since the battle of Lac Trasimene would have required discipline and awareness on the part of Hannibal's troops on the battle plan. Therefore, it's reasonable to suggest Hannibal took his troops into his confidence at least to the equivalent of the NCO level, each unit would be aware of their role. Considering the mix of of his army the fact Hannibal was able to maintain control highlights his skill.
It was altogether a fine body of men. It had no mercenaries, except a few Ligurians. The bulk of the forces were Carthaginian subjects, Libyans and Spaniards. Two thirds of the army were Africans, and all were hardened troops, committed to their chief by both discipline and affection.
HANNIBAL A HISTORY OF THE ART OF WAR AMONG THE CARTHAGINIANS AND ROMANS DOWN TO THE BATTLE OF PYDNA, 168 B. C, WITH A DETAILED ACCOUNT OF THE SECOND PUNIC WAR BY THEODORE AYRAULT DODGE XII VOLUME 1
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