Hannibal Invades Italy (mar 22, 218 BC – jul 10, 50 BC)
Description:
Hannibal invaded a Roman allie starting the second Punic War. Later, he led his army through the Alps on elephants to invade Italy. In Cannae, he refused to attack Rome but Rome charged forth, kicking Hannibal and his army out of Spain and planning an invasion on North Africa. Hannibal dropped everything to protect North Africa but lost tragically.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 22, 218 BC
jul 10, 50 BC
~ 167 years