The Third Battle of Nola was fought in 214 BC between Hannibal and a Roman army led by Marcus Claudius Marcellus.

[3] The roots of Roman power in the peninsula went deep, based upon time and the mutual benefit that both Rome and her subordinate allies had received from the alliance.

[6] This deputation was forbidden to even enter the city, and the Senate forbid anyone from purchasing hostages from the Carthaginians, deeming the enrichment of Hannibal by using the wealth of Rome and its citizens to be unacceptable.

[7] Capua, the second city in Italy and in a commanding position on the plains of Campania switched sides and joined Hannibal.

Similarly Uxuntum, much of Bruttia, much of Lucania, the Picentes of Salernia, the Harpini and almost all of Samnium joined Hannibal's side.

[9] From the mouth of the Vulturnus river to the peninsula of Mons Garganus and south, only a string of Roman forts held out against Hannibal and his allies.