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War of attrition

GCSEOCRJ198

War of attrition

Key term for OCR GCSE Ancient History, used in Ancient Sources.

Definition

A military strategy aiming to slowly wear down the enemy's resources, supplies, and strength rather than seeking a single decisive victory.

Exam Context

War of attrition appears in OCR GCSE Ancient History revision content for Hannibal and the Second Punic War, especially Ancient Sources and Plutarch.

Hannibal and the Second Punic War Ancient Sources Plutarch

Study Pathways

Hannibal and the Second Punic War

Ancient Sources

Plutarch

Hannibal and the Second Punic War

Rome’s Response

Rome’s Response

Hannibal and the Second Punic War

Hannibal’s Leadership

Hannibal’s Leadership

Found in Revision Notes

Hannibal and the Second Punic War

Plutarch

Ancient Sources • Plutarch

Hannibal and the Second Punic War

Scipio Africanus and the Counter-Offensive

Rome’s Response • Rome’s Response

Hannibal and the Second Punic War

Fabius Maximus and the Fabian Strategy

Rome’s Response • Rome’s Response

Hannibal and the Second Punic War

Strategic Failures and Logistical Challenges

Hannibal’s Leadership • Hannibal’s Leadership

Hannibal and the Second Punic War

Major Victories: Trebia, Trasimene and Cannae

Hannibal’s Leadership • Hannibal’s Leadership

Related Key Terms

ager publicus Ambush Amymetobioi Battle of Cannae Battle of Geronium Battle of Ilipa Battle of the Great Plains Battle of the Metaurus

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