In an ancient battle who used elephants in his army?

Answer 1

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Overall, there were many armies who had used war elephants in battle. The one you must be referring to must be the army led by Hannibal. Born in Carthage, in North Africa, Hannibal swore to defeat his father's arch-enemy--the Romans and launched a war with them called the Second Punic War (218-202).

Hannibal led his tens of thousands of troops representing parts of Carthage's allies and about 40 war elephants across the Alps. The Romans were even more surprised when they witnessed the arrival of his elephants. Hannibal quickly won several battles including the Battle at the River Trebia where Hannibal effectively used his elephants to derail the Roman legions. However, the Romans soon caught on. They discovered that by cutting their own horses' throats, Hannibal's elephants would sense the blood, turn around, and charge into Hannibal's army. Therefore, war elephants was very bold soldiers, but they were a huge risk. By the time Hannibal victory against the eight Roman legions in the infamous Battle at Cannae, nearly all his expensive and vital war elephants had died.

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Answer 2

Ceasar

Answer 3

Alexander the Great?

Answer 4

hannibal, he led them over the alps I believe


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannibal

Answer 5

Hannibal of Carthage is best known for crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps in his battle against the Romans. He used war elephants.

Answer 6

Hannibal

Answer 7

Hannibal of Carthage is probably most famous. but they were also used by other nations - such as some Indian armies and Persians.