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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.

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Who led Carthage in the Third Punic War?

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.


Who was Carthages's great general in Second Punic war?

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.


Who was the general who used elephants during the Punic Wars?

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.


Who were Hannibal barca's children?

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.


Why is the name Hannibal famous?

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.

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