Appius Claudis and part of his army managed to slip past Hannibal , but a Roman Army under M. Centenius Paenula was wiped out in the Battle of the Silarus .
Hannibal entered Capua , and then set off in pursuit of Claudius .
Appius Claudis and part of Hannibal 's army managed to slip Hannibal Hannibal , but a Roman Army under M. Centenius Paenula was wiped out in the Battle of the Silarus .
Hannibal entered Capua , and then set off in pursuit of Claudius .