 At the same time, Hannibal tried to sever the allegiance of Rome's allies, by proving that the Republic was powerless to protect them.Flaminius remained passively encamped at Arretium.Unable to goad Flaminius into battle, Hannibal marched boldly around his opponent's left flank and effectively cut Flaminius off from Rome, providing the earliest record of a deliberate turning movement in military history.