Carthaginian general Hannibal's army crossing the Alps 218 BC to do battle with the Romans. Second Punic War. Early 20th century illustration.

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Carthaginian general Hannibal's army crossing the Alps 218 BC to do battle with the Romans. Second Punic War. Early 20th century illustration.

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