Duffel Bag (Hannibal, often referred to as Hannibal Barca)

Hannibal, often referred to as Hannibal Barca, was a renowned Carthaginian general and one of the greatest military leaders in history. Here’s a brief overview of his life and accomplishments:

Born: In 247 BC in Carthage, Ancient Carthage1.
Military Career: Hannibal is most famous for his role in the Second Punic War (218–201 BC) against Rome, where he commanded the Carthaginian forces.
Crossing the Alps: He is particularly known for his audacious crossing of the Alps with his army, including war elephants, to invade Italy.
Battles: Hannibal won several significant battles against Rome, including the Battle of Ticinus, Trebia, Lake Trasimene, and Cannae1.
Later Life: After the war, he became a politician in Carthage and later fled into voluntary exile due to political opposition. He continued to oppose Rome until his death between 183 and 181 BC.
Hannibal’s strategic genius, particularly his use of envelopment tactics at the Battle of Cannae, remains studied in military academies around the world to this day.