Hannibal lived from 248-183 BC. Hannibal was a Carthaginian military commander. He was also the commader-in-chief of the Carthaginian army. He lived during the time when the Romans set up a Roman Republic. What made Hannibal different were his tactics. Hannibal was the first person to use elephants in his strategies. When you think about it elephants were a perfect weapon because they were so strong and fast. When Hasdrubal was assisnated Hannibal became commader-in-chief. He won many battles in trying to take Italy for the Carthginians. I do not think his reputation of a monster was deserved. He didn't do anything wrong he just won battles. Using elephants was a good call for Hannibal, but that doesn't make him a monster for using them.
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