The Scourge of Rome
Hannibal Barca
247 BC - c. 181 BC
"We will either find a way, or make one."
Biography
A Carthaginian general and statesman who commanded the forces of Carthage in their battle against the Roman Republic during the Second Punic War. He is widely considered one of the greatest military strategists in history.
Legacy
His crossing of the Alps with war elephants is one of the most famous military feats in history. Hannibal's tactical genius, particularly his victory at the Battle of Cannae, is still studied in military academies today.