He was able to maintain his position in Italy for 14 years in the face of overwhelming numerical supperiority of Rome and its allies. He achieved this not by attacking the city, for which he had insufficient resources, but by his efforts to detach some of Rome's allies to his own side. This only came to an end when Rome, taking the strategy of the indirect approach, landed an army in North Africa threatening Carthage, which latter called him and his army home to defend the city.
Carthage did not 'gain' the Second Punic War, it lost. It had many leaders - its Council, its Senate and several military commanders. The most notable military commander was Hannibal Barca.
His name was Hannibal, son of Hamilcar Barca (who was a general in the first punic war). Hannibal is sometimes called the "father of strategy." He led an invasion of the Italian peninsula, crossing over the Alps into northern Italy to wage a campaign that would last for 15 years. During this time he would win three major battles against the Roman legions: Trebia, Trasimene, and Cannae.
Hannibal was the Carthaginian general in question. Hannibal led both his troops and his elephants over the Alps and into Italy during the Second Punic War.
Hannibal Barca, the Carthaginian military commander, had two known children: a son named Hasdrubal and a daughter named Sophonisba. Hasdrubal was appointed as commander of Carthage's forces in Iberia after Hannibal's defeat in the Second Punic War. Sophonisba, on the other hand, was married to Masinissa, the King of Numidia, as a political alliance between Carthage and Numidia.
Because Hannibal Barca was one of the most famous generals of the ancient world, one who won many victories against the Romans, and nearly wiped them out in the process of doing so.
Hannibal Barca.
Hannibal commanded the Carthaginian army in the wars with Rome.
The most famous was Hannibal Barca.
The most famous was Hannibal Barca.
The most famous was Hannibal Barca.
The most famous one was Hannibal Barca.
Most notable was Hannibal Barca.
The most famous was Hannibal Barca.
Carthage did not 'gain' the Second Punic War, it lost. It had many leaders - its Council, its Senate and several military commanders. The most notable military commander was Hannibal Barca.
His name was Hannibal, son of Hamilcar Barca (who was a general in the first punic war). Hannibal is sometimes called the "father of strategy." He led an invasion of the Italian peninsula, crossing over the Alps into northern Italy to wage a campaign that would last for 15 years. During this time he would win three major battles against the Roman legions: Trebia, Trasimene, and Cannae.
Hannibal was the Carthaginian general in question. Hannibal led both his troops and his elephants over the Alps and into Italy during the Second Punic War.
The exiled Carthaginian war leader Hannibal successfully crossed the Alps and invaded the Italian peninsula from the north. Though most of his army died during the passage, he succeeded in establishing a foothold in the heartland of the Roman Empire.