Second Punic War (1 janv. 218 av. J.-C. – 1 janv. 201 av. J.-C.)
Description:
Hannibal led troops across Spain and over the Alps to Italy and captured a large part of Italy but not Rome. Roman forces eventually drove the Carthaginian forces back and they retreated to North Africa. A Roman general, Scipio, defeated Hannibal which forced Carthage to end the war.
Rome gained control of what is modern-day Spain and several of the Mediterranean islands.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 218 av. J.-C.
1 janv. 201 av. J.-C.
~ 17 years