Molise, Italy · Europe
Lupara sits on the route: 10 minutes from Civitacampomarano.
Lupara is a town located in Molise, Italy. With a population of 503, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Lupara sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lupara to your route.
The Battle of Geronium (also spelled Gerunium) was a significant engagement fought between the forces of Carthage and the Roman Republic during the summer and autumn of 217 BC, amid the broader context of the Second Punic War. The confrontation resulted in a tactical victory for the Carthaginian general HannibalRead more
Barca, consolidating his position in southern Italy and further undermining Roman morale.
Following his successful maneuvering in the Battle of Ager Falernus, Hannibal led his army northward before turning east toward Molise, passing through the rugged terrain of Samnium. Throughout this movement, he was shadowed by Roman forces under the command of Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus, who continued to implement his strategy of attrition—later known as the Fabian strategy—deliberately avoiding pitched battle with Hannibal's superior tactical forces.
Fabius's cautious approach, while militarily prudent, was politically unpopular in Rome. Facing criticism, he temporarily returned to the city under the pretense of performing religious duties, leaving his second-in-command, Marcus Minucius Rufus, in operational control.
During Fabius's absence, Minucius launched an aggressive attack on a Carthaginian detachment near Geronium, inflicting notable losses and killing approximately 5,000 enemy troops in what was likely a large-scale skirmish. This perceived success won Minucius popular support in Rome, leading the Senate to elevate him to equal authority with Fabius—a rare dual command structure in Roman military tradition.
Minucius, now operating independently, took control of half the Roman forces and established a separate camp near Geronium. Seizing the opportunity, Hannibal devised an elaborate ambush, exploiting Minucius's overconfidence. He drew out the Roman forces and launched a coordinated attack, enveloping Minucius's detachment. The intervention of Fabius with the remaining Roman forces prevented a complete rout, but the Romans suffered substantial casualties.
In the aftermath of the battle, a chastened Minucius acknowledged Fabius's superior judgment and relinquished his independent command. He resumed his previous position as Master of the Horse (Magister Equitum), restoring unity in Roman leadership at a critical juncture in the war.
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Lupara is located in Molise, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 41.7614 latitude, 14.7339 longitude.
Lupara has a population of approximately 503 people, making it a town in Italy.
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