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Animals

The Punic Wars used a variety of animals to fight battles, some were quite unique!


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The Importance of Cavalry

Rome Triumph over Sicily

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Elephants

Carthaginian war elephants engage Roman infantry at the Battle of Zama (202 BC).

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Surus: The Bravest Elephant of Carthage

Hannibal riding an elephant © Jose Luiz


THE PUNIC WARS CONTENTS:

  • Timeline

  • The Punic Wars: Introduction

  • Origins of Conflict

  • Tactics

  • Animals

  • End of Conflict

  • References

OTHER CONFLICTS:

  • Battle of Hastings

  • First World War

  • Irish War of Independence

  • Second World War

  • Partition of British India

  • Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall

  • Armed Conflict in Colombia

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