Hannibal and the Carthaginians
His army of consisted of 50 000 infantry, around 9000 calvery riders and they even had 37 elephants
* elephants were a great weapon on the ancient battle field
* Unfortunately, 36 of the elephants died
* In 216, Hannibal won against Rome at Cannae
* Over half of the Romans stayed loyal to Rome and they fought against the opposing army and they out numbered by at least 2:1
*Rome defeated him and his army at 202 BCE at Carthage.
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