Hannibal's Alpine Crossing: The Army That Defied the Mountains

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Hannibal's Alpine Crossing: The Army That Defied the Mountains

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In 218 BCE, Hannibal Barca led a polyglot army of Carthaginians, Libyans, Iberians, and war elephants from Spain across the Alps into Italy. This episode follows the route, the staggering losses, and the political gamble that defined the Second Punic War. Lucas and Luna discuss the contested passes—Col de la Traversette versus Col du Montgenèvre—and the evidence from Polybius and Livy. They examine the logistical nightmare: snow, landslides, hostile Gauls, and the dwindling elephants. They also explore Hannibal's propaganda, his use of local guides, and the archaeological discoveries that may confirm the higher pass. The conversation ends with the army's descent into the Po Valley, a shadow of its former strength, but poised to shatter Rome's confidence. #Hannibal #Alps #SecondPunicWar #Carthage #Polybius #Livy #WarElephants #ColDeLaTraversette #Montgenèvre #Allobroges #ItalianCampaign #MilitaryHistory #AncientHistory #Logistics #Propaganda #Archaeology #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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