Hannibal Barca

HANNIBAL BARCA

Hannibal Barca and the Carthaginian Campaign

Introduction

Hannibal Barca is the famous Carthaginian general , who is especially renowned for his successful campaign against Rome during the Second Punic War in 218 BC . Hannibal won some of the most famous victories against a numerically superior Roman army in Roman battlefields , notably the Battle of Cannae , which is universally considered as a masterpiece of military strategy and ranks among greatest military achievements in history (Gabriel , 2001 . The innovative use of strategy and resources and capitalizing on enemy 's slightest weakness

to turn into decisive victory for himself had been unique characteristics of Hannibal 's leadership that has earned him place in annals of great military leaders of history . Even today , many military schools still teach Hannibal 's military strategy , specially his placement of forces and improvisation in attack maneuvers

Hannibal Barca (247 BC-183 BC

Hannibal rose to his fame during the Second Punic War (218-201 BC during which he established himself as one of the most brilliant strategists and tactician of the war seen by ancient world . If analyzed from the overall view of leadership , there are very few generals even in modern times who can compete with Hannibal . Hannibal was not only extremely proficient in military techniques and innovations but he was also excellent in understanding the delicate balance between military and political power . He was also very apt in exercising directed will and personal leadership-indeed , it was his sheer personal presence and force that motivated soldiers under him...