Hannibal's March: Crossing the Alps in the Second Punic War

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Hannibal's March: Crossing the Alps in the Second Punic War

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In this episode of Carthage: Rome's Greatest Enemy and Hannibal's Revenge, Lucas and Luna explore one of the most audacious military maneuvers in ancient history: Hannibal Barca's crossing of the Alps in 218 BCE. They discuss the route Hannibal likely took—possibly through the Col de Clapier or the Col de la Traversette—and the challenges his army of infantry, cavalry, and war elephants faced from hostile tribes, treacherous terrain, and the onset of winter. The conversation covers the size and composition of his army, the use of local guides, and the controversial question of whether Hannibal had elephants with him. They also touch on the ancient sources: Polybius and Livy, who offer conflicting accounts, and the modern archaeological evidence, including a mass of horse manure found near the Col de la Traversette that may date to the period. This episode sheds light on a defining moment that shaped the Second Punic War. #HannibalBarca #AlpsCrossing #SecondPunicWar #Carthage #Rome #Polybius #Livy #WarElephants #ColDeClapier #ColDeLaTraversette #Allobroges #AncientHistory #MilitaryHistory #FexingoHistory #History #Podcast #NorthAfrica #PunicWars Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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