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Hannibal was the greatest general and statesman of Carthage, and ancient North African cities. His excellent military strategy and leadership ability helped him to overcome great handicaps and defeat armies much larger than his own. Hannibal united people of varied backgrounds under his command. Even under poor conditions. Hannibal’s army followed him with confidence. He was born in Carthage. His father Hamilcar Barca was also a military leader. Hamilcar made young Hannibal take an oath, always to be an enemy of Rome. As a boy Hannibal went with his father so Spain, this land was partly ruled by Carthage. As a young man Hannibal led troops against Spanish tribes, and ruled by Carthage. As a young man Hannibal became the Carthaginian commander in Spain when he was twenty five years old. In the year 220 B.C. trouble developed between Carthage and Rome. Hannibal attacked Saguntum, a Spanish city to Rome in 212 B.C. Rome declared war on Carthage–the second Punic war in 218 B.C.
Approximate Word count = 642
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