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What aspect of warfare did Fabius Maximus focus on to weaken Hannibal?
Smaller engagements
Large scale battles
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Smaller engagements: Fabius Maximus, a Roman general, employed a strategy of attrition against Hannibal's superior forces during the Second Punic War. He avoided direct confrontations, instead engaging in minor skirmishes to gradually weaken Hannibal's army. By denying Hannibal decisive battles and disrupting his supply lines, Fabius aimed to sap his strength over time, ultimately leading to Hannibal's eventual defeat.
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