The Different Outcomes Of The Second Punic War

Carthage almost became equal to Rome, not so much in size but in strength. Fortunately for Rome Carthage was defeated and its navy surrendered to Rome. There were many battles during this war and Carthage was indeed very brave and strong. It was a close call. A different outcome to any of these battles could have changed history as we know it. Even deeper changes would happen if the bigger battles had different outcomes.

The Second Punic War was also called Second Carthaginian War. Rome gained control of Corsica and Sardinian making the Carthaginians pay even a greater indemnity. Eventually they regrouped and started to fight back under the control of Hamilcar Barca, his son Hannibal, and his son in law Hasdrubal. These 3 were great leaders to the Carthaginians and would win many battles. Unfortunately they did not win the war at the end but they sure did make a large impact in this war against tRome

Hannibal captured Saguntum in 219 and Rome demanded his withdrawal. Carthage refused and Rome declared war on them. Because Rome had control of the sea Hannibal led his army over Spain and the Alps. They defeated the Romans in North Italy and marched south. The Romans did try to stop them from entering their territory, but they were outnumbered and did not hold up.
He was hoping to recruit rebels that would like to join his cause. He kept winning battles but did not attack Rome. Capua control returned to Rome in 211. Eventually the Roman Empire and the Carthaginians came to what was called a deadlock where none of them had any options, and did not fight each other right way. Eventually Hasdrubal was defeated by Italy’s southern Roman Army commanded by Commander Gaius Nero. This battle took place in the Metauros River. Hannibal maintained his position until 203 when he was ordered to go to