Hannibal & his troops & elephants crossed over the Alps & the Apennines in his quest to eradicate the Romans during the Punic War.
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Those special troops mentioned in the Iliad were called Myrmidons.
his troops
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The Myrmidons.
Yes, Hannibal the Carthaginian was the general who crossed the alps with his troops and a herd of elephants.
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Hannibal was the Carthaginian general in question. Hannibal led both his troops and his elephants over the Alps and into Italy during the Second Punic War.
Hannibal.
Hannibal, a famous Carthaginian general, crossed the Alps and almost wiped out the Romans. The Romans were on the verge of defeat until the Roman army reached Carthage's capital. Hannibal's troops rushed home, where they were defeated at Zama, ending the Second Punic War.
Hannibal is the Carthaginian general who brought elephants through the alps during the second Punic war.
Hannibal crossed the Strait of Gibraltar by leading his army, including war elephants, from the Iberian Peninsula into North Africa during his campaign against Rome in the Second Punic War. He transported the elephants and troops across the strait using ships, specifically adapted to accommodate the large animals. The crossing was a strategic maneuver that allowed him to position his forces for a surprise attack against Rome from the north. Hannibal's successful crossing is celebrated as a remarkable feat of military logistics and determination.
Hannibal Barca.
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Hannibal Barca was the general, but not by elephant - they walked. There were war elephants in the army, but they only carried their drivers.
He wasn't a Roman... he came from Carthage. He was a very famous military leader there. the Romans hated him, obviously, because he attacked them. He did this by crossing the Alpswith 40,000 troops and 40 elephants. hope this helps!
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