DOING THE IMPOSSIBLE: HANNIBAL CROSSES THE ALPS.(Second Punic War)(Brief Article)

Calliope | January 1, 1999| | Copyright

Throughout history, the element of surprise has been the key to success for many military leaders. Doing what the enemy considered impossible often translated into victory for a daring commander, and made legends of great generals such as Hannibal.

A sworn enemy of Rome, Hannibal had eagerly forced the start of the Second Punic War by attacking Rome's ally in Spain, the city of Saguntum. Having taken the city after a siege of eight months, Hannibal began preparations to attack Rome itself. Since the Roman navy controlled the Mediterranean Sea, the only "safe" way for ...

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