Hannibal was born in 247 BCE in Carthage. During this time, they were about to lose the First Punic War. Hannibal was around war and fighting all his life. His dad and son-in-law were both generals. When they died, Hannibal took command. His father always taught him to hate the Romans, and Hannibal did. When he took command, he decided to follow his father and attack the Romans. He soon declared the Second Punic War. He used elephants to cross mountains and attack cities. This use of animals was so unusual that it is very widely remembered. Hannibal won many battles, but lost many men. To avoid surrendering or loss, he poisoned himself in 183 BCE.
"Hannibal." Livius. Articles on Ancient History. Web. 01 Mar. 2010. .
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