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it was because he had marched an army through the alps to surprise the romans. and along the way raised a multi racial army therefore uniting the people
he also defeated an unprecedented (the largest ever)roman army, in the battle of canne.
hannibal was clearly respected for his genius as it brought fear to the republic
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How did general Hannibal surprise the Romans?
The Romans did not expect that Hannibal would attack Italy, did not expect that he would march from Spain so quickly and that he would cross the Alps in the winter, which was thought impossible. They did not expect that he would stir up a rebellion by the recently defeated Gauls of northern Italy either.
Which army defeated Hannibal?
It was the Romans under the command of Publius Cornelius Scipio who defeated Hannibal at the battle of Zama in 202 bc.
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.
Over what two mountain ranges did Hannibal take his troops and elephants?
Hannibal & his troops & elephants crossed over the Alps & the Apennines in his quest to eradicate the Romans during the Punic War.
Was Hannibal a bad leader?
I think Hannibal was a quite good leader because not many people could at the age of 26 lead an army which consisted of over 70000 people plus he was mercy less to his enimies. Eventhough he was outnumbered he led his soldiers to victory against the romans.
How did Hannibal attack Rome in the Second Punic War?
Hannibal essentially waged a guerrilla war on the Italian mainland against the Romans .
Which carthaginian general's army crossed the alps to attack the Romans during the punic wars?
Hannibal
How did the cathaginian general Hannibal attack rome?
North. This is important because the Romans were expecting an attack from the South.
What did Hannibal do when Romans sent an army to attack Carthage?
He returned from Italy to defend Carthage. He lost the battle of Zama there.
The Carthage general who crossed the alps with elephants to attack rome was?
Hannibal, a famous Carthaginian general, crossed the Alps and almost wiped out the Romans. The Romans were on the verge of defeat until the Roman army reached Carthage's capital. Hannibal's troops rushed home, where they were defeated at Zama, ending the Second Punic War.
What did hannibal bring with him to attack Rome?
Hannibal brought a knife to attack Rome. This is from a love story.
How did general Hannibal surprise the Romans?
The Romans did not expect that Hannibal would attack Italy, did not expect that he would march from Spain so quickly and that he would cross the Alps in the winter, which was thought impossible. They did not expect that he would stir up a rebellion by the recently defeated Gauls of northern Italy either.
Which animals did Hannibal use to frighten the Romans?
Elephants
Who was the carthaginian that led troops thruogh alps to attack rome?
Hannibal Barca.
The Carthaginian who led his troops through the Alps to attack Rome was .?
Hannibal
Was Hannibal on the Romans side during the Punic War?
Hannibal was a Carthaginian general. He fought the Romans. He invaded italy in the Second Punic War (218-201 BC) with the intention of attacking Rome.
Why did Hannibal's attack catch the Romans off guard?
Because the crazy b***ard brought ELEPHANTs through the alps! That sort of thing back then wasn't done. And i suppose his great tactics
