Hannibal

Articles by History Hit about Hannibal Barca, Rome's most fearsome adversary during the Punic Wars.

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Why Did the Romans Lose the Battle of Cannae?
History Hit - Tristan Hughes
In August 216 BC, the Romans suffered a devastating defeat at Cannae. Following their defeats at the River Trebia and Lake Trasimene, the Romans had …
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Why is the Battle of Lake Trasimene Important?
History Hit - Tristan Hughes
After suffering catastrophic defeat at the Battle of the Trebia, two new Roman armies were formed under the command of two new consuls: Gaius …
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How Did Hannibal Win the Battle of the Trebia?
History Hit - Tristan Hughes
The Romans had not been unaware of their great foe Hannibal’s audacious plan to cross the Alps. Ever since the Carthaginian had crossed the Ebro …
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Hannibal Versus Rome: How the Second Punic War Began
History Hit - Tristan Hughes
The First Punic War, fought between the Romans and Carthaginians between 264 and 241 BC, resulted in an ultimate Roman victory. Relations, however, …
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The Battle of Cannae: Hannibal’s Greatest Victory Over Rome
History Hit - Luke Tomes
The first day of the Battle of the Somme in 1916 is infamous for delivering an inglorious record for the British Army; over the course of just 24 …
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Rome’s Legendary Enemy: The Rise of Hannibal Barca
History Hit - Tristan Hughes
Hannibal Barca is rightly remembered as one of the greatest enemies the Romans ever faced. Consistently ranked among ancient history’s top generals, …

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