{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/697412ce283ec80e1517e5a4/6999087f166f1768580555d6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Hannibal's Epic Alpine Ambition and Ultimate Downfall","description":"In this episode, we explore the incredible journey of Hannibal Barca as he led his army, including war elephants, over the Alps to attack Rome, showcasing tactical genius but ultimately losing the war due to logistical failures and flawed strategic assumptions. We discuss how even winning every battle doesn't guarantee overall victory when your support systems can't match your ambition.<br><br><br><b>Chapters</b><br>00:00 Hannibal's Audacious Campaign<br>02:04 Origins of the Conflict<br>03:58 The Perilous Alpine Crossing<br>07:24 Hannibal's Tactical Victories<br>11:26 Strategic Failures & Roman Resilience<br>16:18 The War's Conclusion","author_name":"History: Hits and Stories"}