He came to the fore when his city was under threat and led an army to resolve it.
202 BCE.
Carthage, North Africa, he belonged to the Moorish empire.
Hannibal is believed to have been born in Carthage, in what is now Tunisia.
He invaded North Africa, threatening Carthage. Hannibal had to return from Italy threatening Rome to defend Carthage.
Carthage, north Africa, he belonged to the Moorish empire.
In Italy until recalled to defend Carthage in North Africa.
Carthage was located in North Africa, presently Tunisia.
Roman Scipio Africanus had shipped an army to North Africa to threaten Carthage.
Force Hannibal to return to Carthage from Italy by attacking the city of Carthage in North Africa
By taking his army to Africa and threatening Carthage.
Carthage did send reinforcements, however the eventual Roman coubter-strategy was to invade North Africa, and Hannibal was ordered to come home to defend the city, ending his threat in Italy.
By invading North Africa, Rome forced Hannibal to pull out of Italy so he could defend Carthage.