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Who else ever made such an arduous, an almost impossible trek across the Alps with his whole army and even if one did, who did ever stay in enemy territory for 15 years facing a vastly superior army hemming them in on every side but did not lost a single war in all those 15 years? Talk about making the impossible possible. That's Mission Impossible - Hannibal style. Addition: Of course Hannibal then lost the real one - Zama defending Carthage, and so the war. And he thought he was good too - in a apocryphal story, after the war, in discussing generalship with his conqueror Scipio, the latter asked Hannibal who were the greatest generals of all time in order of merit. He answered 'Alexander, Pyrrhus, Hannibal'. (no Scipio there). Scipio said with tongue in cheek: 'And what if I hadn't defeated you?' Hannibal said 'Hannibal would have been first.'
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∙ 11y agoThey didn't actually love him - they were mercenaries. He got them plenty of loot because of his successful battles, ensured they were properly fed and housed, and he minimised casualties. They respected him and therefore folled willingly and fought well under his leadership.
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∙ 12y agohe crossed the alps
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How large was Hannibals empire?
Hannibals empire was pretty big but half of the army died on its way to the enemy
What was the name of Hannibals brother?
Hasdurbal was the name of one of his brothers.
Who was Hannibals mother?
Her name was Didobal and his fathers name was Hamilcar and he had a brother called Hasdrubal. :D
Where did most of Hannibals elephants die?
in the mountains where it was too cold for most of them to survive to be more specific - in the Alps
What are the main events in Hannibals route?
Leaving Spain Crossing the Rhone Crossing the Alps Arriving in Cisalpine Gaul.
How large was Hannibals empire?
Hannibals empire was pretty big but half of the army died on its way to the enemy
What obstacles were in Hannibals way?
i dont no
Where were Hannibals major battles?
in Roman
Who were Hannibal's siblings?
Hannibals' brother is Hasdrubal.
What is thought to be Hannibals greatest mistake?
Not invading Rome when he had the chance.
How was hannibals?
By superior tactics at the Battle of Zama 202 BCE.
What was the name of Hannibals brother?
Hasdurbal was the name of one of his brothers.
Who was Hannibals friends?
The elephant on whose back he was riding to cross the alps.
What was Hannibals secret weapon?
Hannibal's secret weapon was the use of elephants
Who is Hannibals father?
Hamilcar Barca (born 275bc - died 228bc) he was the Carthaginian General
Who was Hannibals mother?
Her name was Didobal and his fathers name was Hamilcar and he had a brother called Hasdrubal. :D
Where did most of Hannibals elephants die?
in the mountains where it was too cold for most of them to survive to be more specific - in the Alps
