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Rome legions had been sent to conquer Carthage.
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He was able to do this because he succeeded to the command of Hamilcar's well-trained army.
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Hannibal took his own life rather than be further humiliated
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Hannibal invaded Italu.
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Hannibal assisted various kingdoms in their struggle against Rome.
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Afterwards he attacked the aristocrats so badly that they told the Romans that he planned for another war with them.
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This was the date that he crossed the alps.
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