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Your question is difficult to understand. Tacitus was a historian who lived centuries after Scipio Africanus. He did not write about the Second Punic War, which is the war in which this general fought. What Scipio Africanus used to defeat Hannibal was brilliant tactics.

The historians who wrote about the Second Punic War were Livy and Polybius

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Which was the greatest defeat for Hannibal?

The Battle of Zama was possibly the greatest defeat for Hannibal as it ended the second Punic War.The Battle of Zama was possibly the greatest defeat for Hannibal as it ended the second Punic War.The Battle of Zama was possibly the greatest defeat for Hannibal as it ended the second Punic War.The Battle of Zama was possibly the greatest defeat for Hannibal as it ended the second Punic War.The Battle of Zama was possibly the greatest defeat for Hannibal as it ended the second Punic War.The Battle of Zama was possibly the greatest defeat for Hannibal as it ended the second Punic War.The Battle of Zama was possibly the greatest defeat for Hannibal as it ended the second Punic War.The Battle of Zama was possibly the greatest defeat for Hannibal as it ended the second Punic War.The Battle of Zama was possibly the greatest defeat for Hannibal as it ended the second Punic War.


Was scipio africanus black?

No, the Scipios were an established Roman patrician family. Don't be misled by his surname, Africanus. Africanus was an honorific name given to him after he defeated Hannibal at the battle of Zama, which was in Africa.


What geographic feature did Hannibal cross to invade the Italian Peninsula during the Punic Wars?

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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 .


What tactic did Scipio use to defeat Hannibal?

Scipio Africanus utilized a tactic known as the double envelopment strategy at the Battle of Zama in 202 BC to defeat Hannibal. This involved splitting his forces into two wings and encircling Hannibal's army, preventing them from retreating or reinforcing their position. By effectively cutting off Hannibal's escape routes and flanking his forces, Scipio was able to secure a decisive victory over the Carthaginian general.

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Which was the greatest defeat for Hannibal?

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When did scipio defeat Hannibal?

Scipio defeated Hannibal in 202 BC at the Battle of Zama.


What tactic Scipio use to defeat Hannibal?

he fled thouh the elephants and killed Hannibal


Why was Hannibal called home?

to defeat his homeland


Was scipio africanus black?

No, the Scipios were an established Roman patrician family. Don't be misled by his surname, Africanus. Africanus was an honorific name given to him after he defeated Hannibal at the battle of Zama, which was in Africa.


Why did Hannibal defeat the Romans at trebia?

It was his opening attempt to defeat Rome on its home territory.


What year did general Scipio defeat Hannibal?

Scipio Africanus defeated Hannibal at the battle of Zama in 202 BC.


What mountain did Hannibal cross to defeat the Romans in the second punic war?

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Did Hannibal defeat Rome?

No. He had many victories throughout the Italian peninsula, but failed to capture Rome itself. The second Punic War (in which the Carthaginian general was Hannibal) ended with the defeat of Carthage at Zama, in 202BC.


Where did Publius Cornelius Scipio defeat Hannibal?

Zama, in North Africa.


What geographic feature did Hannibal cross to invade the Italian Peninsula during the Punic Wars?

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What year did Hannibal defeat Rome?

He didn't defeat Rome. He won several battles but was defeated finally in 202 BCE.