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Why do you think Hannibal chose elephants rather than horses to attack Rome?
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it came from his home country and it helped him get over the alps
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Why did Hannibal chose elephants over horses to attack rome?
Elephants were the then equivalent of the Tank on a modern battlefield. Unfortunately for Hannibal he lost most of his elephants in crossing the Alps so they were not a factor in his success. The Romans then developed tactics to neutralise elephants and even turn them around against their users. They were never a major factor in wars in Europe against the Romans when used by the Carthaginians and later on by the Greeks.
How were elephants used in the ancient world?
Elephants were used in ancient armies. They were used to disrupt enemy ranks through fear, loss of morale or breaking the enemy lines. Elephants often made cavalry horses of the enemy panic as well.
What is the sequence of the second Punic war?
After a dispute over colonies in Spain (Hispania), Hannibal led a force overland, gathering allies against Rome along the way, entering Italy via the Alps using war elephants to help pave the way. He defeated a number of Roman Legions sent against him, gaining spectacular victories at Tebia, Trasimene, and Cannae until Rome adapted the Fabian Strategy of avoiding battle while attacking his forces guerrilla style. Eventually, after depriving Hannibal of supplies from Sicily, Scipio attacked Carthaginian forces in Spain, depriving Hannibal of reinforcements. Finally, Scipio invaded Carthage itself, laying waste to the farmland. Carthage recalled Hannibal from Italy. Scipio defeated Hannibal at the Battle of Zama. Carthage sued for peace and was forced to pay heavy indemnities to Rome for the cost of the war. Scipio was given the name Africanus to commemorate his victory, and Hannibal was declared an Enemy of Rome, hounded by Rome for the rest of his life, until he committed suicide rather than be taken prisoner after being betrayed by his former friends.
What new kind of warfare did Hannibal use against Rome?
Rather than wait for Rome to attack Carthage, he took the war to Rome and invaded Italy, where he set about gaining allies from the territories disgruntled with Rome's rule of them. He did not have a seige train so could not capture the city, so he kept to the countryside, fighting battles when the factors were in his favour, and keeping Rome on the defensive for fifteen years and leaving Carthage itsel alone. The Romans eventually copied this and invaded north Africa, rallied Africal states to them and threatened Carthage. Hannibal was recalled to defend the city and was overwhelmed at Zama 202 BCE.
When did Hannibal die?
It is said that he died around 183 BC, the same as Scipio. No one knows precisely. Allegedly, he took his own poison that he carried in his ring rather than surrender..
Why did Hannibal chose elephants over horses to attack rome?
Elephants were the then equivalent of the Tank on a modern battlefield. Unfortunately for Hannibal he lost most of his elephants in crossing the Alps so they were not a factor in his success. The Romans then developed tactics to neutralise elephants and even turn them around against their users. They were never a major factor in wars in Europe against the Romans when used by the Carthaginians and later on by the Greeks.
How did hannibul attack rome?
He went around the medditeranean with his army and elephants and attacked rome from the otherside overland, rather than oversea.
Do elephants have to be scared?
No elephants do not have to be scared. These animals are rather peaceful but are known to startle and scare easily and become aggressive.
Did Hannibal Barca commit suicide?
Yes, Hannibal Barca did committee suicide because he was in danger of being extradited to Rome, He would rather die then be captured by Romans.
When did elephants appear on earth?
in the ice age the mammoths were the first elephants
How were elephants used in the ancient world?
Elephants were used in ancient armies. They were used to disrupt enemy ranks through fear, loss of morale or breaking the enemy lines. Elephants often made cavalry horses of the enemy panic as well.
How many horses are in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
None. There is a donkey, or rather, a half-donkey, but no horses.
Did the ancient Sumerians have horses and dogs?
i believe that the Assyrians owned horses so yes
Can horses go on footpaths?
I think horses are supposed to stik to raods and bridleways rather than footpaths.
Do elephants live in Asia except for India?
Elephants live throughout India & Sri Lanka. They also live in Burma & Thailand. The African elephant is rather larger.
Do elephants eat anything else rather than plants?
Grass, Other animals accidants
Do pink elephants exist?
Yes, pink elephants do exist, but are extremely rare. Albinism in elephants, rather than resulting in white skin, produces a pink or reddish color. This is also true in porpoises, and there are rare cases of pink dolphins.
