Scipio took the offensive first to Spain and then to North Africa, reckoning that Hannibal would have to engage him there to defend his capital. The two met in the climactic Battle of Zama in 202 ...

Tunisians in the North Africa region where ancient general Hannibal Barca is said to be from have objected to him being played by Denzel Washington in an upcoming Netflix adaptation.

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Hannibal was determined to get his whole army - men and animals - across the treacherous path through the Alps. But how did he handle 37 elephants?