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The Grand Strategy: A Study On Hannibal’S Stratagem During The Second Punic War, John T. Medin Iv
The Grand Strategy: A Study On Hannibal’S Stratagem During The Second Punic War, John T. Medin Iv
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In this paper I sought to determine whether or not Hannibal Barca had a grand strategy to deal with the Romans during the Second Punic War. If Hannibal did have a strategy, I would try to determine what his strategy was and if it was actually feasible. I approached this question by looking into the background leading up to the Second Punic War, the primary sources explanation of Hannibal’s strategy during the Second Punic War, the logistical feasibility of the plan, and Hannibal’s movements throughout Italy during the war. In conclusion I decided that Hannibal did have a Grand strategy …