The Romans first faced elephants in battle at Heraclea in 280 BC against King Pyrrhus. Their inexperience against these beasts showed as they played a key role in Pyrrhus' victory, chasing away the Roman cavalry before panicking the Romans and turning them to flight. pic.twitter.com/gqpuJM1eIM
— Roman History Hit (@HistoryHitRome) June 24, 2020
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