In this episode, we explore the incredible military campaign of Hannibal Barca, who won every battle against Rome for 15 years yet ultimately lost the war due to a lack of strategic foresight and logistical support. We discuss how tactical genius alone isn't enough for victory without a solid plan to achieve overall strategic objectives.

Chapters

00:00 Hannibal's Audacious Campaign

01:54 Hannibal's Strategy vs. Rome

03:29 Crossing the Alps and Early Victories

07:05 Flaws in Hannibal's Strategy

09:47 The War Shifts and Hannibal's Defeat

11:27 Lessons from Hannibal's Failure