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Carthage Lost the 2nd Punic War from Hannibal’s Logistics Failure and His Brother’s Bad Strategy

History Unplugged Podcast

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Rivalry of the Titans: Carthage and Rome

This chapter explores the origins and intense rivalry between Carthage and Rome during the Punic Wars, framed by mythological narratives. It examines the contrasting paths of both city-states and their expansionist ambitions, leading to brutal warfare and strategic maneuvers in the Western Mediterranean. The events culminating in the destruction of Saguntum set the stage for the Second Punic War, intensifying the conflict between these two great powers.

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