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1. Elephants
2. Tactics
3. Professional Soldiers
4. The oath he gave his father (His father made him swear an oath that once Hannibal was old enough he would be Rome's biggest enemy)
5. His men would gladly die for him (his men were very loyal)
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Why were the Carthaginians and Hannibal unable to break down the walls of Rome during the second punie war?
Hannibal and his Carthaginians were not able to break down the walls of Rome because they never got there. After the loss at Cannae, the Romans changed tactics by not meeting Hannibal in a direct battle, but by small harassing raids. As Hannibal's army was weakened, and no support was coming from Carthage, Hannibal was forced to retreat to the far southern part of Italy.Hannibal and his Carthaginians were not able to break down the walls of Rome because they never got there. After the loss at Cannae, the Romans changed tactics by not meeting Hannibal in a direct battle, but by small harassing raids. As Hannibal's army was weakened, and no support was coming from Carthage, Hannibal was forced to retreat to the far southern part of Italy.Hannibal and his Carthaginians were not able to break down the walls of Rome because they never got there. After the loss at Cannae, the Romans changed tactics by not meeting Hannibal in a direct battle, but by small harassing raids. As Hannibal's army was weakened, and no support was coming from Carthage, Hannibal was forced to retreat to the far southern part of Italy.Hannibal and his Carthaginians were not able to break down the walls of Rome because they never got there. After the loss at Cannae, the Romans changed tactics by not meeting Hannibal in a direct battle, but by small harassing raids. As Hannibal's army was weakened, and no support was coming from Carthage, Hannibal was forced to retreat to the far southern part of Italy.Hannibal and his Carthaginians were not able to break down the walls of Rome because they never got there. After the loss at Cannae, the Romans changed tactics by not meeting Hannibal in a direct battle, but by small harassing raids. As Hannibal's army was weakened, and no support was coming from Carthage, Hannibal was forced to retreat to the far southern part of Italy.Hannibal and his Carthaginians were not able to break down the walls of Rome because they never got there. After the loss at Cannae, the Romans changed tactics by not meeting Hannibal in a direct battle, but by small harassing raids. As Hannibal's army was weakened, and no support was coming from Carthage, Hannibal was forced to retreat to the far southern part of Italy.Hannibal and his Carthaginians were not able to break down the walls of Rome because they never got there. After the loss at Cannae, the Romans changed tactics by not meeting Hannibal in a direct battle, but by small harassing raids. As Hannibal's army was weakened, and no support was coming from Carthage, Hannibal was forced to retreat to the far southern part of Italy.Hannibal and his Carthaginians were not able to break down the walls of Rome because they never got there. After the loss at Cannae, the Romans changed tactics by not meeting Hannibal in a direct battle, but by small harassing raids. As Hannibal's army was weakened, and no support was coming from Carthage, Hannibal was forced to retreat to the far southern part of Italy.Hannibal and his Carthaginians were not able to break down the walls of Rome because they never got there. After the loss at Cannae, the Romans changed tactics by not meeting Hannibal in a direct battle, but by small harassing raids. As Hannibal's army was weakened, and no support was coming from Carthage, Hannibal was forced to retreat to the far southern part of Italy.
What was the most amazing thing Hannibal Barca did?
He was able to maintain his position in Italy for 14 years in the face of overwhelming numerical supperiority of Rome and its allies. He achieved this not by attacking the city, for which he had insufficient resources, but by his efforts to detach some of Rome's allies to his own side. This only came to an end when Rome, taking the strategy of the indirect approach, landed an army in North Africa threatening Carthage, which latter called him and his army home to defend the city.
How did Hannibal attack Rome?
The Roman defeated Hannibal by changing their tactics. They were able to wear down Hannibal's army, which had suffered may casualties just getting to Italy and then having to fight their way through. When Hannibal set for reinforcements from Carthage, they were never sent. The Romans also attacked in Spain, diverting Hannibal's attention from Italy and then in Africa itself, where Hannibal had to fight to defend his homeland and lost.
Why was Hannibal a terrible general?
He learned from Pyrrhus' failure 50 years before that Rome's strength was being able to draw on the unlimited manpower of its Italian allies, and that after defeating a Roman army, another was assembled to replace it. He therefore concentrated on detaching Rome's allies - the campaign was essentially a battle for the allies. Hannibal dominated Italy for 15 years against a numerically superior Roman confederation. He wasn't such a bad general after all.
Why did Hannibal attack rome and how did it end?
his father made him promise that he would hate rome with his last breath. everything started with some territory issues in the isles arround the italic peninsule, ruled by cartaghe in that moment. There where 3 punic wars (Rome vs Carthago) and the 3rd one ended with the Cartagho capital erased from the map. Burned and planted with salt.
Why did Hannibal's overwhelming victory over Rome at the Battle of Cannae not cause Rome to surrender?
Rome itself was secure as Hannibal did not have a siege train to capture it. it became a contest to keeping its allies from going over to Hannibal and so maintaining a source of food and soldiers to replace the losses. Rome was able to maintain this, Hannibal was frustrated and Rome launched an attack on the Carthaginian homeland which resulted in his recall from Italy to defend it. Strategy - Hannibal attacking Rome at its heartland, responded to by a similar attack by Rome at his heartland.
Why were the Carthaginians and Hannibal unable to break down the walls of Rome during the second punie war?
Hannibal and his Carthaginians were not able to break down the walls of Rome because they never got there. After the loss at Cannae, the Romans changed tactics by not meeting Hannibal in a direct battle, but by small harassing raids. As Hannibal's army was weakened, and no support was coming from Carthage, Hannibal was forced to retreat to the far southern part of Italy.Hannibal and his Carthaginians were not able to break down the walls of Rome because they never got there. After the loss at Cannae, the Romans changed tactics by not meeting Hannibal in a direct battle, but by small harassing raids. As Hannibal's army was weakened, and no support was coming from Carthage, Hannibal was forced to retreat to the far southern part of Italy.Hannibal and his Carthaginians were not able to break down the walls of Rome because they never got there. After the loss at Cannae, the Romans changed tactics by not meeting Hannibal in a direct battle, but by small harassing raids. As Hannibal's army was weakened, and no support was coming from Carthage, Hannibal was forced to retreat to the far southern part of Italy.Hannibal and his Carthaginians were not able to break down the walls of Rome because they never got there. After the loss at Cannae, the Romans changed tactics by not meeting Hannibal in a direct battle, but by small harassing raids. As Hannibal's army was weakened, and no support was coming from Carthage, Hannibal was forced to retreat to the far southern part of Italy.Hannibal and his Carthaginians were not able to break down the walls of Rome because they never got there. After the loss at Cannae, the Romans changed tactics by not meeting Hannibal in a direct battle, but by small harassing raids. As Hannibal's army was weakened, and no support was coming from Carthage, Hannibal was forced to retreat to the far southern part of Italy.Hannibal and his Carthaginians were not able to break down the walls of Rome because they never got there. After the loss at Cannae, the Romans changed tactics by not meeting Hannibal in a direct battle, but by small harassing raids. As Hannibal's army was weakened, and no support was coming from Carthage, Hannibal was forced to retreat to the far southern part of Italy.Hannibal and his Carthaginians were not able to break down the walls of Rome because they never got there. After the loss at Cannae, the Romans changed tactics by not meeting Hannibal in a direct battle, but by small harassing raids. As Hannibal's army was weakened, and no support was coming from Carthage, Hannibal was forced to retreat to the far southern part of Italy.Hannibal and his Carthaginians were not able to break down the walls of Rome because they never got there. After the loss at Cannae, the Romans changed tactics by not meeting Hannibal in a direct battle, but by small harassing raids. As Hannibal's army was weakened, and no support was coming from Carthage, Hannibal was forced to retreat to the far southern part of Italy.Hannibal and his Carthaginians were not able to break down the walls of Rome because they never got there. After the loss at Cannae, the Romans changed tactics by not meeting Hannibal in a direct battle, but by small harassing raids. As Hannibal's army was weakened, and no support was coming from Carthage, Hannibal was forced to retreat to the far southern part of Italy.
How was ancient Rome able to survive after the eighty thousand casualties it suffered at the Battle of Cannae?
Rome was protected by its city walls because Hannibal did not have a siege train, and it recruited another army from its citizens and allies.
Why is amytis so important?
Because she, herself, took the initiative to save Rome from Hannibal's "victorious" army - in one bold night where she manipulated him with her words and secured his submission in their lovemaking. The day prior, she had talked her way out of being killed - both herself and her dictator husband! And, on top of all that, Hannibal let her go and Rome. She got her cake and was able to eat it too. That is amazing in itself, and important to the fate of Rome.
What were two of Hannibal's miscalculations in the Second Punic War?
He thought that by invading Italy he could alienate the Italian peoples from Rome and use them as allies to help overcome the Romans. He was only partly successful and Rome was able to use the large pool of manpower of those who remained as allies to rebuild their armies after horrendous defeats. He also underestimated Roman strategy, which moved from defending Rome to attacking Carthage itself, and Hannibal being recalled from Italy to defend the city.
What was the most amazing thing Hannibal Barca did?
He was able to maintain his position in Italy for 14 years in the face of overwhelming numerical supperiority of Rome and its allies. He achieved this not by attacking the city, for which he had insufficient resources, but by his efforts to detach some of Rome's allies to his own side. This only came to an end when Rome, taking the strategy of the indirect approach, landed an army in North Africa threatening Carthage, which latter called him and his army home to defend the city.
Why was Hannibal a bad leader?
He learned from Pyrrhus' failure 50 years before that Rome's strength was being able to draw on the unlimited manpower of its Italian allies, and that after defeating a Roman army, another was assembled to replace it. He therefore concentrated on detaching Rome's allies - the campaign was essentially a battle for the allies. Hannibal dominated Italy for 15 years against a numerically superior Roman confederation. He wasn't such a bad general after all.
How did Hannibal attack Rome?
The Roman defeated Hannibal by changing their tactics. They were able to wear down Hannibal's army, which had suffered may casualties just getting to Italy and then having to fight their way through. When Hannibal set for reinforcements from Carthage, they were never sent. The Romans also attacked in Spain, diverting Hannibal's attention from Italy and then in Africa itself, where Hannibal had to fight to defend his homeland and lost.
Is it true that Hannibal could have defeated Rome if he had only left his elephants home?
No it is not. Hannibal managed to rout the roman armies three times without elephants. The factors which contributed to Rome winning the war had nothing to do with Hannibal losing his elephants. These were: 1) Hannibal lost his siege machines when he crossed the Alps in the snowy winter to enter into Italy from the Carthaginian possessions in Spain. Without these he could not attack Rome. Thus, after routing the Romans three times (in northern and central Italy), he went to southern Italy instead of heading for Rome. 2) The Romans adopted a strategy of attrition: they avoided open battle and harassed him with guerrilla tactics to wear him down. 3) Hannibal's smallish invasion force needed Rome's allies in Italy to switch sides to increase his forces and weaken Rome. When this materialised in the south, after winning the battle of Cannae (in the south), it proved insufficient. Hannibal set up his headquarters in Capua (Italy's second largest city near Naples and not far from Rome) which had switched sides. However, he failed to seize or retain two strategic cities in this area and two attempts at sending him reinforcements were foiled by the Romans. The Romans besieged Capua. Hannibal had to leave the area. Moreover, Rome's allies in central Italy remained loyal. 4) The military manpower of Rome and her allies was massive. Rome was able to keep raising new armies and gradually regained control of southern Italy. They also suppressed a rebellion in Sicily. Hannibal lost many men and half of his cavalry. A cavalry far superior in numbers had been a key to his victories. With less men and without half of his cavalry his tactics became more defensive. 5) The Romans intercepted and routed the army of Hasdrubal, Hannibal's brother. He was bringing and siege machines and the badly needed reinforcements from Spain to Hannibal. At this point Hannibal's campaign in Italy came to a dead end. He spent the last four years of his campaign in Italy stuck in Calabria (the toe of Italy) whose mountains were easy to defend. 6) In Carthage the peace faction refused to send reinforcements to Hannibal from Africa. 7) The Romans found in Scipio Africanus a general who could match Hannibal. He defeated the Carthaginians in Spain and Rome took over their Spanish territories. Reinforcements to Hannibal could no longer be sent from there. Carthage also lost her main source of wealth, the silver mines in Spain. 8) Scipio Africanus began a campaign in Tunisia (where Carthage was). Hannibal was recalled from Italy to fight in Tunisia. Scipio defeated him in the last battle of the war, the battle of Zama. 9) The western Numidians of Algeria switched allegiance from Carthage to Rome. They had supplied half of Hannibal's cavalry. Now they supplied 2/3 of the Roman cavalry in the Battle of Zama in Tunisia, near Carthage. The two cavalries were equal in size. The quality of Hannibal's army was lower than it had been before. Rome won this battle which was the final one and the Numibians played a important role in Scipio's victory
Why was Hannibal a terrible general?
He learned from Pyrrhus' failure 50 years before that Rome's strength was being able to draw on the unlimited manpower of its Italian allies, and that after defeating a Roman army, another was assembled to replace it. He therefore concentrated on detaching Rome's allies - the campaign was essentially a battle for the allies. Hannibal dominated Italy for 15 years against a numerically superior Roman confederation. He wasn't such a bad general after all.
Why did Hannibal attack rome and how did it end?
his father made him promise that he would hate rome with his last breath. everything started with some territory issues in the isles arround the italic peninsule, ruled by cartaghe in that moment. There where 3 punic wars (Rome vs Carthago) and the 3rd one ended with the Cartagho capital erased from the map. Burned and planted with salt.
How did Rome gradually defeat the carthginians?
There were three Punic Wars between the Romans and the Carthaginians. I guess you are referring to the Second Punic War where Hannibal invaded Italy. The factors that contribute to Rome's victory were: 1) Hannibal lost his siege machines when he crossed the Alps in the snowy winter to enter into Italy from the Carthaginian possessions in Spain. Without these he could not attack Rome. Thus, after routing the Romans twice (in northern and central Italy), he went to southern Italy instead of heading for Rome. 2) The Romans adopted a strategy of attrition: they avoided open battle and harassed him with guerrilla tactics to wear him down. 3) Hannibal smallish invasion army needed Rome's allies in Italy to switch sides to increase his forces and weaken Rome. When this materialised in the south, after winning the battle of Cannae (in the south), it proved insufficient. Hannibal set up his headquarters in Capua (Italy's second largest city near Naples) which had switched sides. However, he failed to seize or retain two strategic cities in this area and two attempts at sending him reinforcements were foiled. The Romans besieged Capua. Hannibal had to leave the area. Moreover, Rome's allies in central Italy remained loyal. 4) The military manpower of Rome and her allies was massive. Rome was able to keep raising new armies and gradually regained control of southern Italy. They also suppressed a rebellion in Sicily. Hannibal lost many men and half of his cavalry. A cavalry far superior in numbers had been a key to his victories. His tactics became more defensive. 5) The Romans intercepted and routed the army of Hasdrubal, Hannibal's brother. He was bringing and siege machines and the badly needed reinforcements from Spain to Hannibal. At this point Hannibal's campaign in Italy came to a dead end. He spent the last four years of his campaign in italy stuck in Calabria (the toe of Italy) whose mountains were easy to defend. 6) In Carthage the peace faction refused to send reinforcements to Hannibal from Africa. 7) The Romans found in Scipio Africanus a general who could match Hannibal. He defeated the Carthaginians in Spain and Rome took over their Spanish territories. Reinforcements to Hannibal could no longer be sent from there. Carthage also lost her main source of wealth, the silver mines in Spain. 8) Scipio Africanus began a campaign in Tunisia (where Carthage was). Hannibal was recalled from Italy to fight in Tunisia. Scipio defeated him in the last battle of the war, the battle of Zama. 9) The western Numidians of Algeria switched alliance from Carthage to Rome. They had supplied half of Hannibal's cavalry. Now they supplied 2/3 of the Roman cavalry in the Battle of Zama, and played a key role in that victory.
