Hannibal Barca in 60 Seconds #shorts

Imagine marching more than 40,000 soldiers and dozens of elephants across the Alps not with the benefit of modern technology, but during the Second Punic War between 218 and 201 BC. Hannibal Barker, born into the bastard family in Carthage, North Africa and 247 BC, achieved this remarkable feat.

Notorious for his desire to avenge attacks by Rome during the First Punic War, Hannibal's father, a military commander, led him to battle at a young age and he eventually took control of the army himself at the age of 26, having reportedly signed a blood oath of eternal hatred toward Romans as a child.

While based in Spain, Hannibal successfully assembled a vast army, including mercenaries from Gaul, North Africa and Spain. In a demonstration of audacity and military expertise, he led his army across the Alps in a surprise attack on Italy, allowing him to win many battles, the most celebrated being at Kanai in 216 BC.