Description
Best known for his trek across the Alps with 40,000 men and even elephants in tow, Hannibal was a Carthaginian warrior with his sights ever set on destroying Rome. This History Channel special consults archaeologists and military historians to get to the heart of Hannibal's enduring grudge against the mighty empire.
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| Producer | The History Channel |
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Video: Color
Original release:
50 min
, English (Original)
Weight factor: 1 item(s)
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50 min |
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Not Rated
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Catalog #: 2893397
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UPC: 733961105353 |
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Distributor Notes
One of history's greatest military leaders, at age nine Hannibal accompanied his father Hamilcar Barca on the Carthaginian expedition to conquer Spain. Before embarking, the boy vowed eternal hatred for Rome, his people's bitter rival. Twenty years later, in 218 BC, he left New Carthage (now Cartagena, Spain) to wage war on "The Eternal City" with an army of about 40,000, including cavalry and elephants. After crossing the Pyrénées and Rhône River, he traversed the Alps while beset by snowstorms, landslides, and hostile mountain tribes. This feature-length special brings to life the story of the Carthaginian general who struck fear in all Roman hearts and wreaked havoc with his masterful military tactics, bringing the mighty Roman Republic to the brink of ruin. Archaeologists, historians, and military experts guide us through ancient Carthage and give insight into his military strategy up to defeat at Zama in 203 BC.
Source: New Video Group, Inc.
Release Notes
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Unspecified - English
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