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A reported conversation between Hannibal and Scipio Africanus, discussing the best general of all times: Hannibal: The best three were Alexander, Pyrrhus, Hannibal, in that order. Scipio: (not mentioned but expecting to be ahead of Hannibal): And what if I hadn't defeated you? Hannibal: Then Hannibal would have been first.
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Was Alexander better general than Darius?
As he defeated his armies three times and disabled his fleet, it would seem so.
Who came first Genghis Khan or Alexander the great?
Genghis khan because wgen he was alive he won all of the battles and he used to own Asia and half of Europe but then Genghis khan died and that's why mongolias so snall now. By the way Genghis khans real name is timujin. And dads name is yisugei. He was the hero. But he was poisoned by the tartars and,many people tryed to kill Genghis khan but he escaped and survived but he died when he was hunting. He wasnt killed. He slipped.
Would you consider Alexander the Great or Pericles a better man?
I would consider nieher of them to be better. I believe that Larry the Cucumber is better b/c he is one sexy cucumber lol hahahahahahahah
How did Alexander the Great effect his time period?
his successors extended their empires and improved them making them better
What battle tactics of Hannibal led to his victory over the Roman army at Cannae?
In the famous historical battle of Cannae in 216 BC BCE, Hannibal met the Roman armies of Varo. The Romans wanted to rid Italy of Hannibal for once & for all. This was not to be. Varo had assembled 87,000 troops to overwhelm the Carthaginians. Hannibal's forces numbered approximately 50,000 troops and were in a defensive mode as Varo unleashed his forces. The massive frontal attack began to push the front lines of Carthage backwards, and Hannibal's tactics have been recorded and studied by military analysts to this day. Here is a summary: 1. With the Roman push forward, Hannibal was in trouble as his troops were falling back while continuing to fight, it was not a retreat; 2. Hannibal sent his crack cavalry troops to successfully outflank the Romans on both sides; 3. Hannibal did have more in number of cavalry then did Varo and analysts agree that Hannibal's cavalry were better horsemen; 4. Hannibal began to complete what is now called the "double sealed envelope" tactic; 5. This was the ability of Hannibal's cavalry to attack the Roman army from behind, while successfully outflanking Varo on two sides; 6. It was a cardinal sin to ever let one's army be attacked from behind unless it was an ambush. This was not an ambush; 7. Varo's troops were sealed on four sides; and 8. Approximately 60,000 Roman troops were lost in a battle that was one of its worst defeats on the Italian peninsula.
Who were the 4 great military geniuses?
Alexander the Great, Atilla the hun, Genghis Khan, Napoleon, and sometimes Hannibal but i believe Saladin was better
Was Alexander better general than Darius?
As he defeated his armies three times and disabled his fleet, it would seem so.
Who is better - Alexander Ovechkin or Sidney Crosby?
Statistically, Alexander Ovechkin.
Who is better shaun Alexander or Matt forte?
definitly shaun Alexander
Who is better Sidney Crosby or Alexander Ovehckin?
Statistically, Alexander Ovechkin.
Who is better tom Alexander or emile heskey?
tommy alexander 100% passing record tekkerz
What happend in second punic war?
During the second punic war Hannibal invaded Italy from Spain whilst Rome invaded Spain from Italy. Hannibal proved himself to be the superior general in battles against the Romans, especially at the battle of Cannae (216BC) when he decisively defeated a major Roman army using strategic tactics. Romans then employed fabian tactics against Hannibal so he stayed mainly in the South of Rome where loyalty to Rome was not as strong and he had a better chance of garnering support. The Carthaginians held their position in Spain until P. Cornelius Scipio took a Roman army over there and captured New Carthage. Hannibal's brother then abandoned Spain to help Hannibal but was unsuccessful. So Hannibal basically just trashed the south of Italy until 202BC. In 205BC Scipio was elected consul and led a campaign in North Africa against the Carthaginians in 204BC. The Carthaginians sued for peace in 203BC but when Hannibal returned in 202BC he convinced them to break their peace agreements. Hannibal and Scipio faced each other in the battle of Zama and Hannibal was defeated. Scipio earned the nickname 'Africanus' for winning this battle.
Is Pericles better than Alexander the Great?
Different people in different ages. However what is 'better' - better at what.
Is Alexander song better than Darren fletcher?
No
Is Prada better than Alexander McQueen?
yes!
Is Alexander ovechkin better than sydney Crosby?
ovechkin is better Crosby is a baby
Who came first Genghis Khan or Alexander the great?
Genghis khan because wgen he was alive he won all of the battles and he used to own Asia and half of Europe but then Genghis khan died and that's why mongolias so snall now. By the way Genghis khans real name is timujin. And dads name is yisugei. He was the hero. But he was poisoned by the tartars and,many people tryed to kill Genghis khan but he escaped and survived but he died when he was hunting. He wasnt killed. He slipped.
