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1. Raising an army made of conscripted allies from the conquered Spanish territories.
2. Marching it to Italy from Spain.
3. Defeating the Roman forces several times.
4. Enlisting allies form the Gauls of northern Italy and, after his victory at Cannae, Rome's allies in southern Italy .
5. Keeping pressure on the cities which remained supporting Rome.
6. Not going to Rome - he did not have a siege train to reduce the city.
What else can I help you with?
What was the mountain range Hannibal took from Carthage to Rome?
Hannibal did not go directly to Rome from Carthage, which was in Tunisia. He went via Spain, and crossed the Alps to get to Italy.
Why was Hannibal so committed to defeating Rome?
After the Carthaginians were defeated in the First Punic War, Hannibal's father made him swear everlasting vengeance against Rome. As the ancients took vows very, very seriously, this oath was a lifelong concern for Hannibal. Also personal losses, such as those of his father, brother, and other relatives added to Hannibal's hatred of Rome.
How many soldiers did Hannibal take to Rome?
it took 60,000 soldiers, 6,000 horsed, and 37 elephants
Who took over commander of the Carthaginian general army in the Punic War?
Hannibal Barca.
Who led Carthage during the Second Punic War and almost took over all Rome?
Hannibal Barca.
What was the major accomplishment of the Carthaginian general known as Hannibal?
He invaded Italy and threatened Rome for 15 years, but did not have a siege train to actually attack the city walls. However this threat kept the Romans in check until Scipio took a Roman expeditionary force to Carthage to threaten it in the same way, and Hannibal was recalled to defend the city, lifting the siege of Rome.
Rome lies in what direction from Carthage?
Rome lies north and east from Carthage. When Hannibal attacked Rome, he actually took his troops over the Alps in northern Italy and came in from the north.
When did Hannibal become a politician?
After the Carthaginian defeat by Rome in 202 BCE, he took political control: 200-196 BCE.
Why do you think Hannibal took the route he did instead of sailing straight across Rome?
Hannibal took the route through the mountains to attack Rome from the last place they expected to be attacked from. When Rome heard that Hannibal was coming through the mountains, they sent an extremely large force to meet him. When the Romans moved up into the mountains, Hannibal surrounded and defeated them. Though he lost the manpower needed to sack the city, he would not be defeated until Scipio Africanus met him in battle in Carthage.
What general led his army over the Alps?
Hannibal went over the Alps. He even took elephants with him.
Hannibal the general?
Look to the related link below for additional information on the Carthaginian general that may answer your ambiguous question . Hannibal was a general in the army of Carthage and the terror of Rome during the Second Punic War. Although a brilliant commander and battle strategist, he was unable to take advantage of his battlefield victories to force Rome to surrender. He is best remembered for leading his troops, complete with a compliment of elephants, on an incredible march from Spain, across Europe, and surprised Rome by crossing the Alps. Though he defeated Rome in several brilliant battles, Rome's Fabian Plan prevented him from attaining an ultimate victory. Finally recalled to Carthage to protect it against Scipio's forces who were threatening the city itself, Hannibal lost the Battle of Zama, forcing Carthage to surrender. Eventually, Rome declared Hannibal to be a Public Enemy; so, he fled and assisted many of Rome's foes in their own wars with the expanding Republic. Finally, he was betrayed by an ally and took poison rather than be taken prisoner by Roman forces.
Who took army across the alps to invade Rome?
Hannibal Barca, a Carthaginian general, famously led his army, including war elephants, across the Alps to invade Rome during the Second Punic War in 218 BCE. This daring maneuver aimed to catch the Roman forces off guard and was a pivotal moment in the conflict between Rome and Carthage. Hannibal's campaign is renowned for its strategic brilliance and remains a significant topic in military history.
