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How big was Carthage's army?
Approximately 250,000.
Why did Hannibal leave Italy and go back to Carthage?
Roman Scipio Africanus had shipped an army to North Africa to threaten Carthage.
What made the armies of Carthage a possible threat to desert from battle?
Carthage was a powerful city state empire in the period before the first Punic War and also in the 2nd Punic War. Although they often had Carthage born military commanders such as Hannibal and Hamilcar, the military consisted of paid mercenary soldiers and commanders. This type of military had no particular loyalty to Carthage other than that they were paid to fight. If Carthage did not meet the pay demands or the army deserted rather then be captured by Romans, Carthage was always in a situation where their soldiers would desert.
Who laid waste to Carthage and why?
Rome had fought three wars with Carthage over dominance of the Western Mediterranean. Carthage was so resilient that it kept bouncing back, so Rome went for the 'final solution', selling the people into slavery, and converting Carthage into a resettlement colony for its retired veterans.
Where is the Carthage Museum in Carthage North Carolina located?
The address of the Carthage Museum is: 202 Rockingham St, Carthage, NC 28327
When started with a strong army Carthage had a strong what?
Army
How did Rome defeat Carthage in the punic wars?
By defeating the Carthaginian army in front of Carthage and forcing its surrender.
Did Carthage defeet Numidia?
Carthage did not defeat Numidia. When she raised an army to defend herself, she was defeated by the Numidians. Then the Romans declared war and destroyed Carthage.
What is a Carthage general?
One who commands a Carthaginian army.
How big was Carthage's army?
Approximately 250,000.
Did rome defeat Carthage in the second punic war?
By defeating the Carthaginian army in front of Carthage and forcing its surrender.
What did Hannibal do when Romans sent an army to attack Carthage?
He returned from Italy to defend Carthage. He lost the battle of Zama there.
How did Rome defeat Carthage in the Second Punic War?
By defeating the Carthaginian army in front of Carthage and forcing its surrender.
What was the general of the Carthage army that crossed the alps named?
hanibal
What happend during the third punic war?
In 149BC the Romans declared war on Carthage but the army was overall inefficient and unsuccessful in 147BC when Scipio Aemilianus is illegally elected consul. He whips the Roman army into shape and leads them to defeat Carthage in 146BC. Carthage was then destroyed.
Why did Hannibal leave Italy and go back to Carthage?
Roman Scipio Africanus had shipped an army to North Africa to threaten Carthage.
How many people are in the army of ancient Carthage?
over 30,000 people.
