Who was Rome’s greatest ever enemy?

There are many who could fulfil this role, but most believe this Honour would have to go to Hannibal Barca of Carthage, who once brought Rome to its knees while it was at its height.

After crossing the alps and losing 68 000 men doing so, Hannibal spent 15 years ravaging the heartland of Rome.

With his remaining 22 000 troops he managed to defeat over 300 000 Roman soldiers over a series of decisive victories.

Despite his army being made up of several different cultures such as North African, Iberians and Latin, never once did he have to deal with mutiny.

No other, single foe of Rome ever came close to the height of Hannibal’s achievements against Rome.

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