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Who led a force of more than 50000 soldiers and 60 elephants across the alps to invad Italy?
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Hannibal.
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Who walked across the alps from France to Italy with 37 elephants?
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Who was the Carthaginian general that brought elephants across the Alps to attack Rome?
Hannibal invaded Italy. He brought 32 elephants with him. The elephants were war elephants and were brought to use them to attack the Roman armies, not to cross the Alps, which was a difficult feat for these animals which were gigantic and from very hot climates. Most of his elephants (if not all of them) died while crossing the Alps in the snowy winter.
Who was the general who was famous for his march into Italy with a army and elephants?
Hannibal's army crossed the Alps with elephants.
What is a 50000 Lira note worth?
Italy uses Euros now.
What did Hannibal use to cross into Italy?
The alps.
What famous general elephants across the Alps?
The Carthaginian general Hannibal (247 – 182 BC) led 38,000 infantry, 8,000 cavalry, and 37 war elephants across the alps as part of the Second Punic War in Italy, in the winter of 218 BC. Many did not survive the conditions and skirmishes, arriving in the area of Turin with half the originally reported force.
What famous general led elephants across the alps?
The Carthaginian general Hannibal (247 – 182 BC) led 38,000 infantry, 8,000 cavalry, and 37 war elephants across the alps as part of the Second Punic War in Italy, in the winter of 218 BC. Many did not survive the conditions and skirmishes, arriving in the area of Turin with half the originally reported force.
The general who was famous for his march into Italy with an army and a company of elephants was?
Hannibal
What was the of Hamilcars famous son who tried to come into Italy with elephants?
The name of Hamilcar Barca's famous son who tried to come into Italy with elephants was Hannibal. Hannibal was a notable Carthaginian military commander and tactician.
Did the humams introduce the African elephant?
In ancient times, elephants were brought to many places from the wilds of Africa. Some were used for warfare. Hannibal, the famous general of Carthage used elephants much like today's tanks. With soldiers mounted on an elephants back, and a driver, they caused panics among Roman calvary horses. The elephants strength allowed them to stomp on enemies. Elephants also proved they could survive harsh temperatures. Hannibal had them cross the Alps with his army as he then marched into Italy. This was the Second Punic War.
Is it true in Italy that elephants should face the door for good luck?
Yes
Where did Roman soldiers go to fight?
Italy
