Hannibal - Wikipedia
WEBHannibal (/ ˈ h æ n ɪ b əl /; Punic: 𐤇𐤍𐤁𐤏𐤋, romanized: Ḥannībaʿl; 247 – between 183 and 181 BC) was a Carthaginian general and statesman who commanded the forces of Carthage in their battle against the Roman Republic during the Second Punic War.
Hannibal | Biography, Battles, & Facts | Britannica
WEBHannibal, Carthaginian general, one of the great military leaders of antiquity, who commanded the Carthaginian forces against Rome in the Second Punic War (218-201 BCE) and who continued to oppose Rome until his death.
Hannibal ‑ Carthage, General & Alps - HISTORY
WEBNov 9, 2009 · Hannibal was a general and statesman of Carthage who famously led his army over the Alps in 218 B.C. during the Second Punic War with Rome.
Battle of Cannae - Wikipedia
WEBThe Battle of Cannae (/ ˈkæni, - eɪ, - aɪ /; [ c ]Latin: [ˈkanːae̯]) was a key engagement of the Second Punic War between the Roman Republic and Carthage, fought on 2 August 216 BC near the ancient village of Cannae in Apulia, southeast Italy.
Who was Hannibal? How one brilliant general almost brought …
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Hannibal led his troops through the Alps in 218 BCE, catching the Romans off guard. What’s more, he brought a contingent of war elephants ready for battle. Hannibal forced Rome to rethink its...
How Hannibal Crossed the Alps (With Elephants) - HISTORY
WEBMay 9, 2023 · Hannibal was a Carthaginian general who led battles against the Roman Republic during the Second Punic War. He is considered to be among one of the greatest military commanders in history.
Hannibal's crossing of the Alps - Wikipedia
WEBHannibal led his Carthaginian army over the Alps and into Italy to take the war directly to the Roman Republic, bypassing Roman and allied land garrisons, and Roman naval dominance. The two primary sources for the event are Polybius and Livy , who were born c. 20 years and c. 160 years after the event, respectively. [ 2 ]
Hannibal - Quotes, Facts & Death - Biography
WEBApr 2, 2014 · In 190 B.C., he was placed in command of a Seleucid (Greek) Empire fleet and engaged in war with Rome's ally Pergamon. Hannibal's army was defeated, and he fled to Bithynia.
Hannibal - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMar 29, 2018 · Hannibal (also known as Hannibal Barca, l. 247-183 BCE) was a Carthaginian general during the Second Punic War between Carthage and Rome (218-202 BCE). He is considered one of the greatest generals of antiquity and his tactics are still studied and used in the present day.
Hannibal - National Geographic Society
WEBOct 1, 2024 · Hannibal was born in 247 B.C.E. in Carthage, a powerful city in North Africa that was a threat to the Roman Republic in the Mediterranean. Hannibal’s father, a Carthaginian general, made his son swear everlasting hostility to Rome. Hannibal kept his oath and devoted his life to defeating Rome.
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