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Why could Hannibal and the Carthaginians just not sail across the Mediterranean to attack Rome?
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∙ 9y ago
The Carthaginians did sail across the Mediterranean during the Second Punic War. They conducted raids on the coasts of Sicily and Sardinia. The carried out an expedition which landed at Genoa in northern Italy. The reasons why their naval operations were limited were that by then the Roman navy was more powerful than the Carthaginian one (It won all engagements) and that the base of Hannibal's war was southern Spain, not Carthage. There were also people in Carthage who disapproved of Hannibal's actions and this reduced the support he received from Carthage.
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What did hannibal bring with him to attack Rome?
Hannibal brought a knife to attack Rome. This is from a love story.
The Carthaginian who led his troops through the Alps to attack Rome was .?
Hannibal
Which general crossed the Alps to attack Rome from the north?
Hannibal.
The Carthaginian who led troops through the alps to attack Rome was?
Hannibal
Where did the Battle of Zama take place?
The Carthaginians defending their city against Roman attack.
Who led the Carthaginians through the Alps to attack Rome?
Hannibal Barca.
Why could the carthaginians just not sail across the mediterranean to attack rome?
The Carthaginians were not able to sail freely across the Mediterranean to attack Rome because of Rome's dominant naval presence and control of key naval routes. Rome's powerful navy and strategic locations along the coast limited Carthage's ability to launch direct attacks on Rome by sea. Additionally, Rome had established naval bases and outposts along the Italian peninsula, making it difficult for Carthage to navigate through Roman-controlled waters without being intercepted.
What did hannibal bring with him to attack Rome?
Hannibal brought a knife to attack Rome. This is from a love story.
When did Hannibal lead?
Hannibal Barca was leader of the Carthaginian Army beginning in 221 BCE. He lead his army across the Alps to attack Rome in 218 BCE. Hannibal continued as leader of the Carthaginian Army until the end of the Third Punic War in 201 BCE.
The Carthaginian who led his troops through the Alps to attack Rome was .?
Hannibal
Who was the carthaginian that led troops thruogh alps to attack rome?
Hannibal Barca.
What Roman general lands in Africa to attack the Carthaginians?
Scipio Africanus.
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.
Did the Carthaginians raid Rome?
They attacked in Italy, but did not have a siege train to attack the city itself with.
Which general crossed the Alps to attack Rome from the north?
Hannibal.
How did Hannibal attack Rome in the Second Punic War?
Hannibal essentially waged a guerrilla war on the Italian mainland against the Romans .
How was Hannibal attack on Rome daring and differences?
he led his army on a long trek from Spain across France and through the alps
