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Hannibal was the leader of the Carthaginian army and he fought against the Romans in 1 war commonly known as the 2nd Punic war. did not fight in the first, lost the second when he crossed the alps with 40 war elephants and lost all but . and did not fight in the third.
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∙ 11y agoHe ran a successful invasion of Italy during the Second Punic War, which kept in the defensive for fifteen years. When Rome changed its strategy and invaded Carthage, he was recalled to defend. He won three major battles in western Rome. Made better life for soldiers.
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∙ 11y agoHannibal belonged to a Carthaginian family which produced many generals. His father, Hamilcar conquered southern Spain. This territory was like a private possession of this family. Hannibal was said to have sparked off the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage because he wanted to take revenge for Rome having fraudulently seized Corsica and Sardinia (which were Carthaginian possessions) soon after the First Punic War.
Hannibal gathered an army in Spain and marched to Italy, crossing the Alps in the winter (which was thought to be impossible). He routed the Roman armies in northern and in central Italy. Instead of proceeding to Rome he moved to the south because he could not attack Rome as he had lost his siege machines during the crossing of the Alps. He routed the roman armies a third time in the battle of Cannae (216 BC) in the south, which was one of the greatest victories in antiquity. However, after this, the Romans started gaining the upper hand and regained control of Italy and Hannibal was forced to spend the last four years of his campaign in Italy on the easily defensible mountains of Calabria, the toe of Italy. The Romans then brought the war near Carthage in Tunisia and Hannibal was recalled to fight there. He was defeated in the last battle of the war, the Battle of Zama, by the Roman general Scipio Africanus.
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∙ 11y agoHannibal was a very intelligent general and used war elephants to attack Rome. Rome had never seen this before, so they were scrambled. even though he had the advantage in war forces, Rome still remained victorious.
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∙ 14y agoThe Carthaginian general named Hannibal was one of the greatest military leaders in history.
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∙ 10y agoHamilcar Barca waged war against the Romans .
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Who was Hannibal son of?
Hannibal is son of a chicken tender
What was ancient general Hannibal's full name?
Hannibal Barca
When and where did Hannibal barca live?
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Who was the great general of Carthage?
Hannibal was the Great General Of Carthage.
Hannibal defeated at battle of?
Hannibal was finally defeated in 202 BC at the Battle of Zama by the Roman general Scipio Africanus.
What are some adjectives that describe Hannibal and begin with the letter H?
Hannibal was harsh. Hannibal was harmful. Hannibal was heartless. Hannibal was horrifying.
In what movie is Hannibal lector a child?
Hannibal it was actually Hannibal rising
What Roman general attacked Carthage?
Scipio Africanus.
Is Hannibal single?
No, Hannibal is not single.
Where is the Hannibal Free Library in Hannibal located?
The address of the Hannibal Free Library is: 162 Oswego Street, Hannibal, 13074 0174
What animal did Hannibal use to try to invade the city of rome?
Hannibal did not attempt to attack the City of Rome - he defeated the Roman army three times in Italy. The elephants he brought from Spain mostly died en route and so were not used in the battles.
Is there a Hannibal Louisiana?
Hannibal is in Missouri not Louisiana
What is Hannibal's full name?
Hannibal Lecter?
Where did Hannibal die?
Hannibal died in Cartage
When did Hannibal Vyvyan die?
Hannibal Vyvyan died in 1610.
Where is the Hannibal Historical Society in Hannibal New York located?
The address of the Hannibal Historical Society is: Po Box 150, Hannibal, NY 13074
Why was scipio so important?
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