Ceramic Mug 15oz (Hannibal)

Hannibal, born in 247 BCE in Carthage (modern-day Tunisia), was a Carthaginian general and one of the great military leaders of antiquity. His most famous achievement was leading the Carthaginian forces against Rome in the Second Punic War (218–201 BCE). Here are some key points about his life and accomplishments:

Early Life and Oath of Hostility:

Hannibal was the son of the renowned Carthaginian general Hamilcar Barca. At an early age, he swore eternal hostility to Rome.
His life became a constant struggle against the Roman Republic.

Military Campaigns:

Hannibal’s earliest commands were in the Carthaginian province of Spain. He emerged as a successful officer, conquering various Spanish tribes. In 219 BCE, he attacked Saguntum, an independent Iberian city allied with Rome, sparking the outbreak of the Second

Punic War.

The Alps Crossing:

Hannibal marched his massive army across the Pyrenees and Alps into central Italy. This daring campaign is remembered as one of the most famous in history.  Despite facing immense challenges, Hannibal’s legacy endures as a brilliant strategist and a formidable opponent of Rome.