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The Carthaginian general Hannibal (247 – 182 BC) led 38,000 infantry, 8,000 cavalry, and 37 war elephants across the alps as part of the Second Punic War in Italy, in the winter of 218 BC. Many did not survive the conditions and skirmishes, arriving in the area of Turin with half the originally reported force.
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What general led his army over the Alps?
Hannibal went over the Alps. He even took elephants with him.
Who took army across the alps to invade Rome?
Hannibal Barca, a Carthaginian general, famously led his army, including war elephants, across the Alps to invade Rome during the Second Punic War in 218 BCE. This daring maneuver aimed to catch the Roman forces off guard and was a pivotal moment in the conflict between Rome and Carthage. Hannibal's campaign is renowned for its strategic brilliance and remains a significant topic in military history.
What mountain range did Hannibal march elephants across?
Hannibal famously marched his elephants across the Alps during the Second Punic War in 218 BC. This daring crossing was part of his strategy to invade Italy and surprise the Roman forces. The journey was treacherous, involving harsh weather and difficult terrain, but it showcased Hannibal's tactical ingenuity and determination.
Who led an army through Spain and across the Alps towards the city of Rome?
Hannibal Barca, the Carthaginian general, led an army through Spain and famously crossed the Alps in his campaign against Rome during the Second Punic War (218-201 BC). His strategic maneuvering aimed to surprise the Roman forces by attacking from the north, a bold move that included the use of war elephants. Hannibal's journey remains one of the most remarkable military feats in history.
What do Hitler and Hannibal have in common?
Both mounted the alps. Hannibal with elephants, Hitler with tanks. Both failed. It wouldn't be proven a successful feat until late last century.
Who was the general who was famous for his march into Italy with a army and elephants?
Hannibal's army crossed the Alps with elephants.
What famous general elephants across the Alps?
The Carthaginian general Hannibal (247 – 182 BC) led 38,000 infantry, 8,000 cavalry, and 37 war elephants across the alps as part of the Second Punic War in Italy, in the winter of 218 BC. Many did not survive the conditions and skirmishes, arriving in the area of Turin with half the originally reported force.
Who led elephants across the Alps?
Hannibal
Was Hannibal the Carthaginian general who crossed the alps with his troops and a herd of elephants?
Yes, Hannibal the Carthaginian was the general who crossed the alps with his troops and a herd of elephants.
Argentinian general who crossed the alps with elephants?
The general who I believe you are thinking of is Hannibal who did cross the Alps with elephants during the Punic wars. However he was Carthaginian not argentinian.
Who was the Carthaginian general that brought elephants across the Alps to attack Rome?
Hannibal invaded Italy. He brought 32 elephants with him. The elephants were war elephants and were brought to use them to attack the Roman armies, not to cross the Alps, which was a difficult feat for these animals which were gigantic and from very hot climates. Most of his elephants (if not all of them) died while crossing the Alps in the snowy winter.
What Carthaginian general crossed the Alps with and his troops and a herd of Elephants during the Punic Wars?
Hannibal is the Carthaginian general who brought elephants through the alps during the second Punic war.
Who was Hannibal and what is he famous for in the second Punic war?
Hannibal was a Carthaginian general who was a sworn enemy of Rome. He is famous for attacking Rome from the north by crossing the Alps with war elephants.
Who was hannibaland what was his greatest accmplishment?
Hannibal was a carthaginian general. His gratest accomplishment was that he took his army across the rugged and snowy Alps with a herd pf elephants
What general led his army over the Alps?
Hannibal went over the Alps. He even took elephants with him.
Which famous sports star tried to cross the alps with elephants?
Hannibal.
Who took elephants alps?
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