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In 219 BC, during the Second Punic War, the Carthaginian general Hannibal achieved a significant victory by capturing the Roman-held city of Saguntum in present-day Spain. This event escalated the conflict between Rome and Carthage, as Saguntum was an ally of Rome. Hannibal's actions led to his famous crossing of the Alps in the following years, marking the beginning of his campaign against Rome. The year was pivotal in shaping the course of the war and the future of both empires.

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