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Which mountain range offered the most protection from outside invaders?
The Alps. Hannibal broke through famously, but no other mountain range can really lay claim to the number of armies that the Alps deflected. The Himalaya have probably never been crossed by an invading force (am I wrong?), but the Alps most likely protected more cultures. The Alps. Hannibal broke through famously, but no other mountain range can really lay claim to the number of armies that the Alps deflected. The Himalaya have probably never been crossed by an invading force (am I wrong?), but the Alps most likely protected more cultures.
What famous general led 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.
What general led his army over the Alps?
Hannibal went over the Alps. He even took elephants with him.
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.
Why did napoleon cross the alps?
because it was acording to the way of george washinton
How was Hannibal attack on Rome daring and differences?
he led his army on a long trek from Spain across France and through the alps
What events started from the second Punic war?
Hannibal led an invasion force from Spain through southern France, across the alps and into Italy, threatening Rome.
What mountain range spans across southern France Northern Italy Switzerland and Austria?
The Alps run through France, Switzerland and Austria.
What kind of warfare did Hannibal against Rome?
Hannibal sought to surprise the Romans with a most daring and risky move. He led his army on a long trek from Spain across France and through the alps.
What mountain ranges separates spain and france?
France and Spain are separated by a mountain range known as the Pyrenees. France and Italy are separated by the Alps. Spain and Italy do not have a border and the Alps do not extend from Italy as far as Spain.
What mountains must Hannibal cross to get from Spain to Gaul?
Gaul is France. The mountains between France and Spain are the Pyrenees. However I thought Hannibal was supposed to have taken the elephants across the Alps.
What mountains must Hannibal cross to get to Spain to Gaul?
Gaul is France. The mountains between France and Spain are the Pyrenees. However I thought Hannibal was supposed to have taken the elephants across the Alps.
Is the Alps in Spain?
No, but the Pyrenees Mountains are on the Spain/France border.
Which mountain range stretches across northern Italy?
The Alps is the mountain range that stretches across the northern part of Italy. The Alps actually stretches across eight different countries. The total area covered by the Alps is over 80,000 square miles.
What are all the countries that stretch across the Alps?
The Alps are one of the great mountain range systems of Europe, stretching fromAustria and Slovenia in the east, through Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany, to France in the west.
Mountain range that runs through southern France?
the Pyrenees between France and Spain, or the Alps between France and Italy.
What are the Pyrenees the Alps and the Carpathians?
The Pyrenees, the Alps, and the Carpathians are mountain ranges in Europe. The Pyrenees separate Spain and France, the Alps stretch across several countries including France, Switzerland, and Italy, and the Carpathians run through Central and Eastern Europe, including countries like Romania and Slovakia. These mountain ranges are known for their scenic landscapes, biodiversity, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
