Hamilcar Barca

Hamilcar Barca or Barcas ( c. 275–228 BC) was a Carthaginian general. He was the father of Hannibal, Hasdrubal Barca and Mago. He was also father-in-law to Hasdrubal the Fair.

Hamilcar commanded the Carthaginian land forces in Sicily from 247 BC to 241 BC, at the end of the First Punic War.

Hamilcar Barca Media

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  Generic description of the strategic situation.

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  Generic description of the strategic situation.

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  Hamilcar's march to Bagrades river

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  Battle of Macar 240 BC. Battle of Bagradas, single column scenario

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  Battle of Macar 240 BC. Battle of Bagradas, triple column scenario.

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  A Carthaginian shekel dated to the Mercenary War, circa 241-238 BC, from an uncertain mint in North Africa; the head of Heracles is shown on the obverse, wearing the Nemean lion skin, while a standing lion is featured on the reverse.

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  Carthaginian Armor of the Ksour Essef 3rd century BC

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  The Oath of Hannibal by Benjamin West, 1770