the second punic war

Question 1

Second Punic War battles and overcoming them

Answer 1

hannibals superior tactics:
- crossed the alps invading Italy. Saguntum a city that had alliances with spain was attacked= roman responce

battles:
- Trebia river- roman loss
- Trasimene lake- destruction
- Cannae- more destruction

result= Fabial stratehy from Fabius Maximus
- wearing Hannibal down by cutting his supplies

Battle of Metaurus River:
hannibals brother Hasdrubal was killed, destruction of carthage army

after:
rome stated to regain control over S Italy

Question 2

Discuss the causes and effects of changes to military leadership during this war.
Use Scipio Africanus as an example

Answer 2

• captured New carthage = weakening morale and supplies
• battle of ilipa he destroyed carthaginian forces in spain
• battle of zama- used hannibals tactics against him (war elephants and cavalry)

change:
- independant leader
- resiliance and adaptability
- innovating tactics (Zama)
- he was the first private citizen given Proconsular imperium= experienced commanders who deserved there position