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The Romans never used War Elephants to the extent of other civilizations. maybe in the last 200 years and under Trajan but other then that the Greeks, Carthage, and Indians were the main users of War Elephants. With massive tusks and extremely hard to kill they were the equivalent of a Tank and they were used to break up enemy defenses
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∙ 12y agoAlthough elephants were trained as war elephants in several parts of the ancient world, they were not very effective "war machines" as they would panic in the noise of battle. The Romans soon learned this. When their infantry was facing an elephant charge, the well disciplined Roman troops moved aside and let them pass. As the elephant, carrying its siege tower could not pivot quickly, the charge was ineffective. Caesar, when facing an elephant cavalry, ordered his archers to bombard the animals with arrows, causing the animals to panic and dump their towers and run off. He also ordered his ground troops to hack away at the elephant's legs if they managed to get too close.
Although elephants were trained as war elephants in several parts of the ancient world, they were not very effective "war machines" as they would panic in the noise of battle. The Romans soon learned this. When their infantry was facing an elephant charge, the well disciplined Roman troops moved aside and let them pass. As the elephant, carrying its siege tower could not pivot quickly, the charge was ineffective. Caesar, when facing an elephant cavalry, ordered his archers to bombard the animals with arrows, causing the animals to panic and dump their towers and run off. He also ordered his ground troops to hack away at the elephant's legs if they managed to get too close.
Although elephants were trained as war elephants in several parts of the ancient world, they were not very effective "war machines" as they would panic in the noise of battle. The Romans soon learned this. When their infantry was facing an elephant charge, the well disciplined Roman troops moved aside and let them pass. As the elephant, carrying its siege tower could not pivot quickly, the charge was ineffective. Caesar, when facing an elephant cavalry, ordered his archers to bombard the animals with arrows, causing the animals to panic and dump their towers and run off. He also ordered his ground troops to hack away at the elephant's legs if they managed to get too close.
Although elephants were trained as war elephants in several parts of the ancient world, they were not very effective "war machines" as they would panic in the noise of battle. The Romans soon learned this. When their infantry was facing an elephant charge, the well disciplined Roman troops moved aside and let them pass. As the elephant, carrying its siege tower could not pivot quickly, the charge was ineffective. Caesar, when facing an elephant cavalry, ordered his archers to bombard the animals with arrows, causing the animals to panic and dump their towers and run off. He also ordered his ground troops to hack away at the elephant's legs if they managed to get too close.
Although elephants were trained as war elephants in several parts of the ancient world, they were not very effective "war machines" as they would panic in the noise of battle. The Romans soon learned this. When their infantry was facing an elephant charge, the well disciplined Roman troops moved aside and let them pass. As the elephant, carrying its siege tower could not pivot quickly, the charge was ineffective. Caesar, when facing an elephant cavalry, ordered his archers to bombard the animals with arrows, causing the animals to panic and dump their towers and run off. He also ordered his ground troops to hack away at the elephant's legs if they managed to get too close.
Although elephants were trained as war elephants in several parts of the ancient world, they were not very effective "war machines" as they would panic in the noise of battle. The Romans soon learned this. When their infantry was facing an elephant charge, the well disciplined Roman troops moved aside and let them pass. As the elephant, carrying its siege tower could not pivot quickly, the charge was ineffective. Caesar, when facing an elephant cavalry, ordered his archers to bombard the animals with arrows, causing the animals to panic and dump their towers and run off. He also ordered his ground troops to hack away at the elephant's legs if they managed to get too close.
Although elephants were trained as war elephants in several parts of the ancient world, they were not very effective "war machines" as they would panic in the noise of battle. The Romans soon learned this. When their infantry was facing an elephant charge, the well disciplined Roman troops moved aside and let them pass. As the elephant, carrying its siege tower could not pivot quickly, the charge was ineffective. Caesar, when facing an elephant cavalry, ordered his archers to bombard the animals with arrows, causing the animals to panic and dump their towers and run off. He also ordered his ground troops to hack away at the elephant's legs if they managed to get too close.
Although elephants were trained as war elephants in several parts of the ancient world, they were not very effective "war machines" as they would panic in the noise of battle. The Romans soon learned this. When their infantry was facing an elephant charge, the well disciplined Roman troops moved aside and let them pass. As the elephant, carrying its siege tower could not pivot quickly, the charge was ineffective. Caesar, when facing an elephant cavalry, ordered his archers to bombard the animals with arrows, causing the animals to panic and dump their towers and run off. He also ordered his ground troops to hack away at the elephant's legs if they managed to get too close.
Although elephants were trained as war elephants in several parts of the ancient world, they were not very effective "war machines" as they would panic in the noise of battle. The Romans soon learned this. When their infantry was facing an elephant charge, the well disciplined Roman troops moved aside and let them pass. As the elephant, carrying its siege tower could not pivot quickly, the charge was ineffective. Caesar, when facing an elephant cavalry, ordered his archers to bombard the animals with arrows, causing the animals to panic and dump their towers and run off. He also ordered his ground troops to hack away at the elephant's legs if they managed to get too close.
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∙ 12y agoAlthough elephants were trained as war elephants in several parts of the ancient world, they were not very effective "war machines" as they would panic in the noise of battle. The Romans soon learned this. When their infantry was facing an elephant charge, the well disciplined Roman troops moved aside and let them pass. As the elephant, carrying its siege tower could not pivot quickly, the charge was ineffective. Caesar, when facing an elephant cavalry, ordered his archers to bombard the animals with arrows, causing the animals to panic and dump their towers and run off. He also ordered his ground troops to hack away at the elephant's legs if they managed to get too close.
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∙ 6y agoThey opened their ranks and attacked their flanks and rear as they ran through, panicking them.
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∙ 13y agoHannibal
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Punic Wars?
Did the Romans copy the Greeks in naming mars?
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What did the Romans use to iron their clothes?
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Who used war elephants to fight the Romans in the Second Punic War?
The Carthaginians.
Which animals did Hannibal use to frighten the Romans?
Elephants
Did the Romans have elephants?
The roman's did use elephants, but in very small quantities since they were quite dangerous.
What invention Persian war elephants to incapacitate them?
History has no record of use of war elephants in the Persian war.
When was the second punic war when Hannibal led the elephants against the roman?
The Second Punic War lasted from 218 BC to 202 BC. Hannibal's use of war elephants was not an innovation. The Carthaginians had already used against the Romans in the in the battles in Africa of the First Punic War (264-241 BC). Pyrrhus, the Greek king of Epirus was the first to deploy elephants against the Romans in 280 BC during his attempt to invade southern Italy. The use of war elephants started in India in the 4th century BC. The Persians adopted the idea and used them in a battle against Alexander the Great in 330 BC. Alexander and his successors also made use of them. Then the Greek rulers of Egypt, the Carthaginians and the Numidians in North Africa also adopted war elephants. They used African elephants which are smaller than the Indian ones.
Why did Hannibal use elephants in second Punic war?
So then the elephants would scare and charge at the enemies.
Who led war elephants against rome?
Hannibal led an army against Rome using war elephants, which proved to be more of a hindrance than a help. Even though Hannibal was successful against the Romans for a time, the elephants panicked in the noise of battle causing problems.
Who was the great leader from north Africa who crossed the Alps with elephants and fought a long war against the Romans was?
Hannibal Barca of Carthage.
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.
What did the Romans use their shields for?
They made their shileds for war
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Teamwork tactics
How do the Romans use the catapult?
They used the catapult for war.
