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Where had the Romans originally planned to oppose Hannibal and the carthagiinians?
The Romans did not have a plan to oppose Hannibal. Hannibal provoked the Second Punic War by attacking Saguntum, a city in Spain which was a Roman ally. The Romans attempted negotiations, but these failed and they had to declare war. Rome had not been following what the Carthaginians were doing in Spain because they were dealing with wars in the Adriatic Sea (on the est coast of Italy) and in northern Italy. Rome sent a fleet to Spain to fight there because Spain was the flash-point Hannibal caught them by surprise by marching on Italy.
How did the Carthaginians surprise the Romans in the second Punic War?
The Carthaginian general Hannibal surprised the Romans in the Second Punic War by crossing the Alps with his army and attacking them from an unexpected direction. This allowed Hannibal to bypass their defenses and strike deep into Roman territory. This strategy caught the Romans off guard and forced them to fight on unfamiliar terrain.
What famous sea battle did the Romans win which helped to defeat the Carthaginians in the first Punic war?
The Romans (Duilius) inflicted a significant naval defeat upon Carthaginian (Hannibal Gisco [Not the famous Hannibal Barca] ) naval forces at the Battle of Mylae .
Was Hannibal a threat to Rome?
Yes, he was. He was the Carthaginian general who attacked Italy from the north, crossing the Alps. It was a surprise attack as the Romans had never expected an attack from that direction. Hannibal led a 30,000 army, won several battles against the Roman army on his way to Rome, but he could not take Rome itself. In the end he was recalled to Africa and was defeated by Scipio at Zama in 202.
Who killed the Hannibal?
Not killed but he committed suicide by taking a potion because the Romans tracked him.
What kind of warfare did Hannibal against Rome?
Hannibal sought to surprise the Romans with a most daring and risky move. He led his army on a long trek from Spain across France and through the alps.
Where had the Romans originally planned to oppose Hannibal and the carthagiinians?
The Romans did not have a plan to oppose Hannibal. Hannibal provoked the Second Punic War by attacking Saguntum, a city in Spain which was a Roman ally. The Romans attempted negotiations, but these failed and they had to declare war. Rome had not been following what the Carthaginians were doing in Spain because they were dealing with wars in the Adriatic Sea (on the est coast of Italy) and in northern Italy. Rome sent a fleet to Spain to fight there because Spain was the flash-point Hannibal caught them by surprise by marching on Italy.
Why did Hannibal want to attack the Romans?
it was because he had marched an army through the alps to surprise the romans. and along the way raised a multi racial army therefore uniting the people he also defeated an unprecedented (the largest ever)roman army, in the battle of canne. hannibal was clearly respected for his genius as it brought fear to the republic
Who was one of the chief instigators of the surprise attack on Carthage?
Hannibal Barca.
Which animals did Hannibal use to frighten the Romans?
Elephants
How did general Hannibal surprise the Romans?
The Romans did not expect that Hannibal would attack Italy, did not expect that he would march from Spain so quickly and that he would cross the Alps in the winter, which was thought impossible. They did not expect that he would stir up a rebellion by the recently defeated Gauls of northern Italy either.
How did the Carthaginians surprise the Romans in the second Punic War?
The Carthaginian general Hannibal surprised the Romans in the Second Punic War by crossing the Alps with his army and attacking them from an unexpected direction. This allowed Hannibal to bypass their defenses and strike deep into Roman territory. This strategy caught the Romans off guard and forced them to fight on unfamiliar terrain.
Was Hannibal on the Romans side during the Punic War?
Hannibal was a Carthaginian general. He fought the Romans. He invaded italy in the Second Punic War (218-201 BC) with the intention of attacking Rome.
Who was the second punic war between?
Hannibal (representing the Carthaginians) and the Romans
What became clear from the battle of Cannae?
That Hannibal was a superior general to the Romans
What Carthaginian general was almost successful in defeating the Romans?
Hannibal Barca
Which army defeated Hannibal?
It was the Romans under the command of Publius Cornelius Scipio who defeated Hannibal at the battle of Zama in 202 bc.
