During the Second Punic War,the Carthaginian general Hannibal:
A) was defeated by Roman armies at the battle of Tours in France.
B) became the last foreign invader to fight on Rome's home territories.
C) won the support of Rome's unhappy Latin allies.
D) brought his entire army, including elephants, over the Alps.
E) defeated the Roman general Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in Rome.

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Hannibal famously led his army, including elephants, over the Alps in his attempt to conquer Rome. This is an impressive feat that is still remembered today. Option A is incorrect as there was no battle of Tours in France during the Second Punic War. Option B is true, but does not highlight any specific achievement of Hannibal. Option C is incorrect as Hannibal did not win the support of Rome's Latin allies. Option E is also incorrect as the Battle of the Milvian Bridge occurred centuries later during the reign of Constantine the Great.

During the Second Punic War,the Carthaginian General Hannibal