Second Punic War In Iberia 220–206 BC

This book explores the crucial Iberian theater of the Second Punic War, where Hannibal’s brother Hasdrubal clashed with the Roman legions for control of the peninsula.

Military historian Mir Bahmanyar brings to life the key figures and events of this conflict, highlighting the strategic importance of the Roman victory at Baecula in 208 BC, which forced Hasdrubal’s army out of Iberia and ultimately led to Carthage’s defeat.

The book also covers Scipio Africanus’s decisive victory at Ilipa in 206 BC, where he crushed the Carthaginian forces under Mago Barca and Hasdrubal Gisco.

Illustrated with maps, tactical diagrams, and artwork, this work offers a gripping account of the large-scale battles fought in Iberia, providing insights into the military strategies and tactics that shaped the course of the war.