Classical era · 218 BCE

Hannibal's crossing of the Alps

Hannibal's crossing of the Alps in 218 BC was one of the major events of the Second Punic War and one of the most celebrated achievements of any military force in ancient warfare.

When: 218 BCE
Where: Alps
Era: Classical

Topics

Germany1,250 BCE – today France359 BCE – today

Before and after

Battle of Ticinus218 BCE Battle of Ager Falernus217 BCE Show on timeline

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