Annibale, also known as Hannibal Barca, was a prominent Carthaginian general during the Second Punic War (218-201 BC). He is best known for his audacious crossing of the Alps to invade Italy, where he achieved several significant victories against the Roman Republic, including the famous Battle of Cannae in 216 BC. Hannibal's military strategies and tactics have been studied extensively in military academies around the world. Despite his successes, he ultimately faced defeat, leading to the fall of Carthage and the rise of Rome as a dominant power in the Mediterranean. His legacy endures as one of history's greatest military commanders.