(247 - 152 b.c.) a general from the ancient North African city o f Carthage. During the second of the Punic Wars (three wars between Carthage and Rome) Hannibal took an army of over 100,000, supported by elephants, from Spain into Italy in an effort to conquer Rome. In order to reachits destination the army had to cross the Alps, and this troopmovement is still regarded as one of the greatest in history. Hannibal won several victories on this campaign, but was not able to takeRome. See also Alps in this glossary.—PDC Volume 6 Approved Glossary