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We launch a new series on the famous units of history. This first episode explores the mighty war elephants of Carthage. We begin with an overview of Carthaginian history and the origin of their war elephants. Next we talk about the equipment of these giant beasts which included armour, howdahs, and mounted warriors. The documentary then looks at the battle tactics of war elephants and how they were used in combat by ancient generals like Hannibal Barca. Finally we cover the service history of the Carthaginian War Elephants against enemies like Rome in the Punic Wars and the famous battle of Zama.

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(Livy 25.55-56)
(Appian 7:43)
Appian Hispanica 9.46
(Cassius Dio Book 17, Chapter 14)
(Polybius 1.32-34)

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