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Circa 210 BC, Hannibal (c.249-183 BC). Carthaginian general, led his army against Rome in the Second Punic War, 218-202 BC. His superior tactical maneuvers allowed him to defeat the Romans in many battles. By 202 BC, Roman general Scipio had invaded North Africa. Hanni (Photo by American Stock/Getty Images)

Circa 210 BC, Hannibal (c.249-183 BC). Carthaginian general, led his army against Rome in the Second Punic War, 218-202 BC. His superior tactical maneuvers allowed him to defeat the Romans in many battles. By 202 BC, Roman general Scipio had invaded North Africa. Hanni (Photo by American Stock/Getty Images)