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What was the name of the strategy that the Romans used to avoid directly engaging Hannibal in battle?
War of attrition
Blitzkrieg
Scorched earth
Shock and awe
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The Romans, led by Fabius Maximus, used a strategy of attrition against Hannibal. This involved avoiding direct engagement and instead slowly wearing down the enemy's resources and morale.
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