Hannibal's Alps Crossing: The March That Shocked Rome | 218 BC

In 218 BC, Hannibal Barca led 50,000 soldiers, 9,000 cavalry, and 37 war elephants across the Alps — one of the most audacious military campaigns in history. This cinematic animated documentary follows every step of his impossible march. From Carthage to the Pyrenees. Through the Rhône and into the frozen Alps. Past ambushes, avalanches, and icy ledges no army had ever survived. Until Hannibal looked down from the summit and saw Italy waiting below. Watch how one general crossed the "impassable" and then defeated Rome twice before winter was over — at the Battle of Ticinus and the Battle of Trebia in December 218 BC. ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 — Hannibal and the Oath 00:46 — The March from New Carthage 01:09 — Crossing Gaul and the Rhône 01:59 — Entering the Alps 03:22 — The Descent into Italy 04:05 — Battle of Ticinus 04:24 — The Battle of Trebia 05:26 — Aftermath — Rome Is Afraid This documentary covers the Second Punic War (218–201 BC), Hannibal's crossing of the Alps, the Battle of the Trebia River, the Battle of Ticinus, Carthage vs Rome, and the Barcid dynasty of ancient Carthage. #Hannibal #HannibalBarca #SecondPunicWar #AlpsCrossing #AncientRome #Carthage #BattleOfTrebia #MilitaryHistory #AncientHistory #HiddenHistory #EpicHistory #HistoryDocumentary #CinematicHistory #AnimatedHistory #WorldHistory