Second Punic War Analysis
Physical Environment A major component of the physical environment in the Second Punic War is the treaty between Carthage and Rome. The treaty outlined the borders between Carthage and Spain, the division between Rome and Carthage. After the First Punic War, Carthage began trying to expand those borders, one of the main reasons the Second Punic War began. Hannibal and the Carthaginian army frequently catch the Romans off guard with his bold actions of rucking through treacherous terrain and weather. For instance, the most dangerous movement the Carthaginian army made was the crossing of the Alps. The crossing of the Alps came at a cost, and Hannibal lost thousands of his men, elephants, and cavalry (Cartwright, 2016). Throughout the war, Hannibal
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Each side, at times, had to act with haste to destabilize the component. Hannibal and his army crossed the Alps as fast as they could to invade Italy and surprise the Romans. On the other hand, time was a valuable component in building a plan and being able to execute it effectively. Romans utilized the “Fabius Tactic” and took their time to battle Carthage. The Romans savored their supplies and soldiers using this tactic, while the Carthaginians were wasting away. The Romans took this time to strengthen their force and prepare for the final moments of the war. Scipio had to act at the right moment in hopes of being victorious. He journeyed to North Africa in three days and won victory after victory. He continued analyzing his situations and environments and acting at the most vulnerable times for the Carthaginians. Through time and strategic maneuver, the Romans were victorious in the Second Punic War.
Conclusion
The Second Punic War represents some of the most strategic maneuverings by military leaders and has set an example for the military today. By utilizing operational variables, our military has been able to analyze the Second Punic War and use successes and failures of Rome and Carthage to our advantage. Understanding the politics, the military, the economy, the social structure, infrastructure, use of information, physical environment and use of time, allows the military to shape their operational environments and determine
Each side, at times, had to act with haste to destabilize the component. Hannibal and his army crossed the Alps as fast as they could to invade Italy and surprise the Romans. On the other hand, time was a valuable component in building a plan and being able to execute it effectively. Romans utilized the “Fabius Tactic” and took their time to battle Carthage. The Romans savored their supplies and soldiers using this tactic, while the Carthaginians were wasting away. The Romans took this time to strengthen their force and prepare for the final moments of the war. Scipio had to act at the right moment in hopes of being victorious. He journeyed to North Africa in three days and won victory after victory. He continued analyzing his situations and environments and acting at the most vulnerable times for the Carthaginians. Through time and strategic maneuver, the Romans were victorious in the Second Punic War.
Conclusion
The Second Punic War represents some of the most strategic maneuverings by military leaders and has set an example for the military today. By utilizing operational variables, our military has been able to analyze the Second Punic War and use successes and failures of Rome and Carthage to our advantage. Understanding the politics, the military, the economy, the social structure, infrastructure, use of information, physical environment and use of time, allows the military to shape their operational environments and determine