During the third century BCE, two bastions of the civilized world—Carthage and Rome—fought for supremacy. This clip examines the Second Punic War—the roles played by significant figures including Hannibal, Publius, Fabius and Scipio, different tactics that were employed and the key events that led to Rome's ultimate victory. It is an excellent resource for upper secondary level students of Ancient History.

Originally released by Video Education America (VEA), 2018. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on December 07, 2018.

Second Punic War: Overview (1:11); --Mediterranean Powers of the Ancient World: Carthage and Rome (2:52); -- Second Punic War (2:09); -- Early Carthaginian Victories (2:03); -- Rome's Changing Tactics (3:47); -- The Power Balance Begins to Shift (4:56); -- Credits: Second Punic War (0:06); .