The Carthaginian general, Hannibal is notorious for his strategic ways. Hannibal followed his father, Hamilcar, at a very young age along with his brothers. He gained his title, as general after his father's death. He witnessed many triumphs from his father's skills and learned from his weaknesses. His father's army voted him as general in spite of being only 26 years of age. In his first year as a general, he strived for military success and received it in portions. Hannibal struggled to keep his army throughout the landslides, hurricanes, and snowstorms because their resources were scarce. As well as, his small amount of food that their selected army could feast upon after each battle or invasion. He appeared as a very just liberator. The Romans did not except his liberal ways so they never united. Therefore, despite Hannibal's considerable military abilities, his actions prevented him from conquering.
             Hannibal was a military master because he had the determination to succeed. After Hamilcar's death Hannibal became an excellent military leader. "Under [Hannibal's] control the Carthaginians made large territorial advances..." (I-cias). He learned quickly how to be a leader and with the support of his brothers he was able to succeed through his battles. Hannibal was crossing the Alps and was able to receive rations for a couple days. "On the third day he captured a Gallic town and provided the army from its stores with rations for two or three days"(Alps). He wanted the best for his army, but had little support from Carthage. Despite the number of men falling from the army due to natural disasters he managed to recruit others. "Even if many fell from his army during this march because of snowstorms, landslides, and attacks from hostile local tribes, he managed to recruit new personnel along the route." His strategy was to respond quickly to these natura...