Hannibal Takes Command, 221–218 BCE

Hannibal Takes Command, 221–218 BCE

Available on Prime Video, The Great Courses Signature Collection
S1 E5: Begin by exploring Hannibal’s early years of military service, from how he cultivated troop loyalty to gaining the military victories that impressed and, in some cases, frightened his contemporaries. And wrap up by setting the scene for the Second Punic War, delving into the conflict over and subsequent sacking of Saguntum.